California
Muslim worker asks federal probe of Disney discrimination
August 30, 2010The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been asked to probe Disney's discrimination against a Muslim woman worker.
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Non-union workers strike California hotel
August 17, 2010In a first for their industry, workers at a non-union hotel went out on a one-day strike Aug. 9 to protest years of being denied the right to take breaks.
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Oil companies trying to block California clean air laws
August 16, 2010Texas-based oil giants Valero and Tesoro, among the biggest polluters in the nation, are the main backers of Proposition 23, which would suspend California's clean air laws.
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“Fun work experience” turns to nightmare at liquor superstore
August 16, 2010"Leading alcoholic beverage-lifestyle" superstore BevMo! offers job-seekers "fun, fast-paced and constantly changing work experiences" - but workers say the reality is different.
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Calif. Democrats seek to avoid the worst cuts
August 11, 2010California Democratic legislative leaders have released a budget plan they say avoids the worst of Republican Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's slash-and-burn cuts
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