American workers are putting in more hours at their jobs than they did decades ago. Yet with a shrinking middle class and widening income gap between the rich and poor, many may be wondering why they are working more and sharing less in the prosperity of our economy. One reason is the rights of workers […]
Read More#MeToo Legislation Leads the Way with Help from Unions
Historically, unions have been the strongest advocate for vulnerable workers in all industries. This year, unions made it a priority to protect all California workers from these abuses.
Read MoreCalifornia Labor Federation Applauds Senate Vote in Support of Landmark Measure AB 3080 to Curb Workplace Harassment, End Forced Arbitration
Today, the California state Senate resoundingly rejected the all-too-common practice of companies using forced arbitration to silence workers and strip them of their basic rights.
Read MoreAll-Star Panel Featuring Jane Fonda Pushes to End Forced Arbitration
Today women from various industries and backgrounds gathered in Sacramento to engage in an open and honest discussion on an equitable future for all women, starting with putting an end to rampant sexual harassment women endure in the workplace. The California Labor Federation and the Consumer Attorneys of California sponsored Making Equity a Reality for […]
Read MoreAB 3080 Breaks the Silence Surrounding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
As a result of the overwhelming support from silence breakers Juana Melara, Gretchen Carlson, Susan Fowler, and Sandra Pezqueda, AB 3080 (Gonzalez Fletcher), a bill sponsored by the California Labor Federation, passed on the assembly floor today, a huge victory for working people throughout the state.
Read MoreGretchen Carlson Joins Labor in Sacramento to End Forced Arbitration
Carlson brought her cause to Sacramento yesterday, advocating for the passage of AB 3080 (Gonzalez Fletcher), a bill, sponsored by the California Labor Federation, that would put an end to forced arbitration in California.
Read MoreWhat’s Next for #MeToo? Tackling the Rigged Forced Arbitration System that Silences Women and Strips Workers of Their Rights
Imagine going through the trauma of sexual harassment at work only to be told your story will never go public and that you must navigate a rigged system your employer controls if you want to complain.
Read MoreNew Report Details Harmful Effects and Pervasive Nature of Forced Arbitration Among Women and African American Workers
Big corporations don’t like abiding by labor laws, like providing higher minimum wages, overtime, workplace safety or even protecting workers from racial discrimination and sexual harassment. The good news for them (and bad news for the rest of us) is that under a rigged system called forced arbitration, they don’t have to. That’s precisely why more and more corporations are turning to forced arbitration to silence their workers and skirt important worker protections that we all depend upon.
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