California
Budget impasse hurts millions of Californians
September 1, 2010Programs affecting millions of Californians face a double-whammy: delays in funding, and uncertainty about what funding they will ultimately receive.
Read moreMuslim 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.
Read moreNon-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.
Read moreOil 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.
Read more“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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