Minimum wages to rise statewide, with larger gains for fast food and health workers. More paid sick leave, workplace violence prevention rules and other worker protections are also to begin Jan. 1.
Both friends and foes of the newly elected populist president say their future under him is uncertain, but the certain misery of the present led to his win.
The $215 million deal made headlines, but the industry pay gap persists, along with new cases of sexual harassment.
Danny Gonzalez, one of three members elected in 2022 who voted to report transgender students to their parents and ban critical race theory, has left the board.
A rare mix of big strike wins, broad public support and a labor-friendly economy could drive union membership growth.
Without developing other good pathways besides the bachelor’s degree, a majority will continue to struggle for decent jobs and social standing.
Culture wars rage as school board puts $93,000 in new library books in storage and bans titles by Judy Blume and Dr. Seuss.
Kern County wants to use billions in federal tax credits to collect and bury carbon. To do so, it would build new facilities to produce more of the most abundant greenhouse gas.
“Climate Crisis” only identifies the symptoms of oil and gas dependence. As time runs out, we need a term that focuses on what — and who — is to blame.
Care for children, the elderly and disabled is among the lowest-paying industries. Poo thinks federal investment could become reality.