Marilyn Bechtel
LATEST ARTICLES BY Marilyn Bechtel
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Environment
Nuclear weapons monitors take step forward for environmental review of new plans
February 21, 2023The four organizations are longtime monitors of sites where U.S. nuclear weapons are developed.
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Politics
‘Democracy Bowl’ rally pits ‘Team Freedom’ against ‘Team Fascism’
January 10, 2023Team Freedom is ahead of Team Fascism, but just barely.
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Labor
UC graduate student academic workers reach tentative pact, ratification vote underway
December 20, 2022There are signs, however, that the road to ratification might not be entirely smooth.
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Environment
Take action: Public comment process underway at U.S. nuclear weapons lab
December 6, 2022Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is required under the National Environmental Policy Act to present a draft environmental impact review. Members of the public can comment now.
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Labor
California labor united in solidarity with 48,000 striking UC academic workers
November 18, 2022Unions across the state rally to their side.
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Labor
Kaiser Permanente mental health clinicians ratify contract, ending 10-week strike
October 21, 2022The National Union of Healthcare Workers announced an overwhelming vote of 1,561 to 36 to ratify a new contract with breakthrough provisions to retain staff and reduce patients’ wait times.
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Labor
Kaiser mental health clinicians’ strike now in third month, Sacramento mayor to mediate
October 18, 2022The workers continue to demand the giant HMO increase staff to provide the same level of care for mental health as it does for physical health services.
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Labor
Kaiser mental health clinicians reject Kaiser offer that wouldn’t increase staffing
September 28, 2022The therapists are now in the seventh week of an open-ended strike.
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