California

After bosses refuse to budge, 29K Calif. Faculty Assn. members prepare to strike

January 12, 2024 By Press Associates

Five days of talks were scheduled for Jan. 8-12, but the bosses walked out on Jan. 9, rejecting all the union’s proposals.

Shut your mouth and consider yourself lucky: The fight for a strippers’ union

January 10, 2024 By Andrew Wright

There’s a lot of debate on the topic of exploitation and sex work, but there’s a lot of overlap in how people are treated, no matter what job they occupy.

Economist reports proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons not healthy for labor

December 15, 2023 By Special to People’s World

Workers across the country have experienced the impacts described in the report.

Oakland City Council unanimously passes resolution for ceasefire in Gaza

November 30, 2023 By Marilyn Bechtel

Oakland joins cities across the country in calling for a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.

Transport Workers, unions call driverless vehicles dangerous, seek curbs

November 20, 2023 By Press Associates

More than two dozen unions push for a crackdown on driverless vehicles, especially RoboTaxis.