Labor In The News

State lawmakers should raise taxes on rich people to address a projected budget deficit.

The new wage increase went into effect Monday.

Despite meeting for months, the Marin Housing Authority and its 30 unionized employees have yet to reach a labor agreement.

The state is still working out who will benefit from the $20 minimum wage for fast food workers that starts Monday. Employers have been asking for guidance since last October, according to emails obtained by CalMatters through a public records request.

West Sonoma County Union High School District and its teachers union have a new labor contract

CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS DISCUSS PLANS TO TACKLE BEHEMOTH DEFICIT

NBLC and United Way of the Wine Country working together to reach more union workers in Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake with their free tax assistance support through Earn It! Keep It! $ave It!

The Legislative Analyst’s Office says the state’s $16-an-hour minimum can’t dispel poverty or inequality, though it’s among the highest in the U.S.

The Fairfax Town Council has established a system to review challenges involving its rent-control ordinance.

Marin Housing Authority workers demonstrate in San Rafael on Jan. 18, 2024. The union has not said how long it intends to continue the walkout. The next bargaining session is scheduled for Wednesday.

The Legislative Analyst’s Office says the state’s $16-an-hour minimum can’t dispel poverty or inequality, though it’s among the highest in the U.S.

Sonoma State student Finn Orr and San Francisco State University student Maddux Eckerling share their experience as members of the CSUEU

California Gov. Gavin Newsom names remaining members of fast-food council. Nine-member panel will develop standards on workforce issues like wages, working conditions and training.

With the effects of oncoming storms likely to linger into next week, the Mendocino County Elections Office is urging voters to mail their ballots as soon as possible.

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn employees finalize yearlong effort

Senate President pro Tempore, Mike McGuire (D-North Coast), today announced the Senate Democratic Leadership Team and committee membership assignments for the 2024 Legislative year. The Senate Rules Committee will ratify the committee memberships on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

Our own Sen. Mike McGuire becomes the first from the North Coast to become Sen. Pro tem in over 100 years

All 3 NBLC Lake County Endorsed Candidate also Endorsed by Record Bee

The assaults occurred about five hours apart and were orchestrated by different suspects, police said

Faculty at California State University campuses hit the picket lines for a week-long strike on Monday. Not even a full day later, the CSU system and faculty reached an agreement on a tentative deal.