Statement by California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski: “A budget is a statement of values. With his inflation relief package, Governor Newsom made a strong declaration that California is squarely behind working people being squeezed by rising costs and low wages. “This package includes a constellation of beneficial proposals to ease the burden on […]
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California Labor Federation Applauds Governor’s Inflation Relief Proposal Calling it a ‘Statement of Values’
California Labor Federation Applauds Governor’s Inflation Relief Proposal Calling it a ‘Statement of Values’ Sacramento, CA – Statement by California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski: “A budget is a statement of values. With his inflation relief package, Governor Newsom made a strong declaration that California is squarely behind working people being squeezed by rising […]
Read MoreCalifornia Labor Federation Releases Primary Election Endorsements, Focuses on Expanding Pro-Worker Majorities
California Labor Federation Releases Primary Election Endorsements, Focuses on Expanding Pro-Worker Majorities Full List of Primary Election Endorsements Here The California Labor Federation, representing 2.1 million union workers across the state, today announced June primary endorsements for statewide constitutional offices, the state Legislature and Congress, vowing to unleash a massive grassroots campaign this year in […]
Read MoreWorkers to Testify in Strong Support of AB 2530 to Ensure Health Care for Those on Strike
Workers to Testify in Strong Support of AB 2530 to Ensure Health Care for Those on Strike Bill Provides Timely and Affordable Access to Covered California Insurance for Workers Locked Out or on Strike (Sacramento) – Dozens of workers will attend the Assembly Health Committee hearing on AB 2530 (Wood) today to show strong support […]
Read MoreCalifornia Labor Federation Throws Full Support Behind Sen. Becker Bill to Give Minor-League Baseball Players a Bill of Rights
Statement by California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski: “A Minor League Players’ Bill of Rights is long overdue. These professional athletes are being exploited under repressive conditions by team owners, leaving many earning poverty wages. They have been stripped of their name and branding, and many are unable to care for their families because […]
Read MoreWorkers Celebrate Passage of Desperately Needed COVID Paid Sick Leave Bill
Statement By California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski “Today’s passage of COVID paid sick leave is an important victory for frontline workers and families across the state. Paid sick leave is one of the most potent weapons we have in the arsenal to slow the spread and protect workers and the public. “As the […]
Read MoreCalifornia Labor Federation Applauds Paid Sick Leave Proposal, Calls for Immediate Action to Provide Relief to Frontline Workers
California Labor Federation Applauds Paid Sick Leave Proposal, Calls for Immediate Action to Provide Relief to Frontline Workers Statement by California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski: “Working people deeply appreciate the Governor and legislative leadership acting with urgency to extend paid sick leave for workers stricken by COVID. From the first day of this […]
Read MoreEssential Workers Urge CA Legislature to Provide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
Essential Workers Urge CA Legislature to Provide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Sacramento, CA – On Thursday, a coalition of essential workers, worker advocates and labor unions came together to urge the California Legislature to provide two weeks of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick days to workers. COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave previously expired in September 2021 […]
Read MoreCalifornia Labor Federation Applauds Governor’s Budget for Critical Investments in Jobs, Education and Health Care, Commitment to COVID Paid Sick Leave
California Labor Federation Applauds Governor’s Budget for Critical Investments in Jobs, Education and Health Care, Commitment to COVID Paid Sick Leave Statement by California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer Art Pulaski Gov. Newsom’s 2022-2023 budget proposal includes historic investments in critical priorities for all Californians, including health care, COVID response, transportation, housing, workforce development and good […]
Read MoreCalifornia Labor Federation Thrilled to Announce Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez’s Return to Labor Movement
For Immediate Release January 3, 2022 California Labor Federation Contact: Steve Smith 510-326-4644 ssmith@calaborfed.org California Labor Federation Thrilled to Announce Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez’s Return to Labor Movement Gonzalez to Join Federation, Federation Executive Council Announces Intent for Her to Become Chief Officer Upon Art Pulaski’s Retirement in July SACRAMENTO — The California Labor Federation today […]
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