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Labor In The News

Jan 14, 2025

California prepares its anti-Trump fund

Legislature's Special Session to Get Ready for Trump

California prepares its anti-Trump fund

Dec 29, 2024

Close to Home: Higher fast-food wages pay dividends

In April, more than 550,000 California fast-food workers received a raise to $20 an hour as mandated by a state law passed last year.

Close to Home: Higher fast-food wages pay dividends

Dec 16, 2024

4 North Bay cities to raise local minimum wage in 2025

In addition to the statewide increases, cities in Marin and Sonoma counties are raising their minimums. At least four cities in the North Bay can expect a minimum-wage increase in 2025 — a continuation of a trend to raise the minimum wage in some cities.

4 North Bay cities to raise local minimum wage in 2025

Dec 10, 2024

Unpaid workers at bankrupt Reynoso Vineyards demand wages owed to them as far back as May

The bounced checks and unpaid wages for field hands represent the latest public fallout from one of a pair of now-bankrupt businesses linked to Joe Reynoso, a longtime investments trader and financial technology entrepreneur.

Unpaid workers at bankrupt Reynoso Vineyards demand wages owed to them as far back as May

Nov 13, 2024

California Senate leader calls union ‘morally bankrupt’ for opposing a vulnerable Democrat

In California, Democrats rarely criticize organized labor, one of their biggest and wealthiest allies, so it’s remarkable that Democrats have harsh words against a union for attacking a vulnerable Democratic senator in a close race.

California Senate leader calls union ‘morally bankrupt’ for opposing a vulnerable Democrat

Sep 2, 2024

Close to Home: Time for gig workers to unionize

Gig Workers are now organizing for better pay, improved working conditions and the right to join a union.

Close to Home: Time for gig workers to unionize

Sep 2, 2024

Adam Schiff leads slate of politicians rallying support for Harris at North Bay’s annual Labor Day pancake breakfast

Rep. Adam Schiff headlined a North Bay Labor Council pancake breakfast that featured a slate of Democratic politicians urging an all-out push to elect Vice President Kamala Harris this November.

Adam Schiff leads slate of politicians rallying support for Harris at North Bay’s annual Labor Day pancake breakfast

Jul 26, 2024

California vineyard workers are losing wages amid extreme heat. Now they’re fighting back

California vineyard workers are fighting for disaster pay, which would guarantee pay for work missed due to extreme heat and other weather events.
Mason Trinca/Special to The Chronicle

California vineyard workers are losing wages amid extreme heat. Now they’re fighting back

Jul 24, 2024

What California’s long-delayed indoor heat rule means for workers

After five years, a state occupational health board approves rules to protect workers from extreme heat indoors. They could take effect in August, but state prisons will not be covered.

Update: This law officially took effect July 23, 2024

What California’s long-delayed indoor heat rule means for workers

Jul 16, 2024

Well-known Healdsburg restaurant owner ordered to pay over $82,000 following federal labor investigation

The Federal Wage Division ordered Agave Mexican Restaurant and Bar and its owner, Octavio Diaz, to pay more than $82,000 following a federal investigation

Well-known Healdsburg restaurant owner ordered to pay over $82,000 following federal labor investigation

Jul 1, 2024

San Rafael, labor union reach tentative contract deal

San Rafael, labor union reach tentative contract deal

Jun 20, 2024

High court blocks anti-tax measure from California ballot

The state Supreme Court takes a business-backed initiative to make it more difficult to raise taxes off the Nov. 5 ballot. Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders sued to kick it off.

High court blocks anti-tax measure from California ballot

Jun 12, 2024

Amy’s Kitchen workers, executives reach agreement to end boycott

The boycott of Amy’s Kitchen products that began in January 2022 over labor violations and unsafe working conditions has ended, activists announced Wednesday.

Amy’s Kitchen workers, executives reach agreement to end boycott

Jun 10, 2024

California gig worker law withstands challenge from Uber at federal appeals court

A 2020 California law compels businesses to offer employment benefits to more workers rather than treating them like independent contractors. Uber lost an effort to overturn the law.

California gig worker law withstands challenge from Uber at federal appeals court

May 19, 2024

Marin Housing Authority employees win wage gains

The Marin Housing Authority board has approved a new contract with union employees following lengthy negotiations.

Marin Housing Authority employees win wage gains

May 18, 2024

Farmworkers call for higher wages as guests taste wines at Healdsburg event

Workers and supporters passed out flyers calling for wages of $25 an hour or $250 for each ton of picked grapes.|

Farmworkers call for higher wages as guests taste wines at Healdsburg event

May 12, 2024

Larkspur rent-control initiative gains momentum

Larkspur's rent-control ordinance caps rent increases at 5% plus inflation or 7%, whichever is lower.

Larkspur rent-control initiative gains momentum

May 8, 2024

Union Employees at Mendocino Lake Community College Demand Investment in Community

Members of SEIU 1021 rally outside the Mendocino County Courthouse [Picture provided by Ian King]

Union Employees at Mendocino Lake Community College Demand Investment in Community

Apr 26, 2024

Acting US Labor secretary lays out new farmworker protection rules at Santa Rosa vineyard

Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su, back right at podium, announces a new labor department rule to ensure fair labor standards for the U.S. agricultural industry, at a press conference at Balletto Vineyards in Santa Rosa, Friday, April 26, 2024.

Julie Su selected Balletto Vineyards as an example of protections done right

Acting US Labor secretary lays out new farmworker protection rules at Santa Rosa vineyard

Apr 7, 2024

Close to Home: California needs higher taxes on wealth

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

Close to Home: California needs higher taxes on wealth
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