Jobs
Longshore union calls employer port shutdown “bad for U.S. economy”
February 12, 2015The union has repeatedly emphasized it is committed to reaching a new agreement as quickly as possible, and says only a few issues remain to be negotiated.
Read morePresident seeks hike in extended federal jobless benefits
February 5, 2015Proposals would improve the solvency of state programs, reach more workers in need, and make the UI program more responsive to economic downturns.
Read moreCampaign demands more funding for reentry programs
January 23, 2015Supporters of the 50 percent for Jobs not Jails campaign rallied at the Alameda County Administration Building in Oakland Jan. 20.
Read moreTime to close Wall Street’s “Retirement Advice” loophole
January 16, 2015Wall Street brokers and financial firms that provide retirement investment advice can drain away thousands of dollars of hard-earned savings from a single retirement account.
Read moreRebel with a cause – a young Ferguson commissioner
January 16, 2015"It's always difficult being young and a minority of anything. Because you always end up asking yourself, 'will my voice really be heard?' "
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