Labor In The News
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.
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
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
Mar 29, 2024
Which fast food workers will get paid more in California?
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.