Marilyn Bechtel
LATEST ARTICLES BY Marilyn Bechtel
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U.S.
San Francisco Marriott workers celebrate new contract
December 6, 2018Some 2,500 workers at seven Marriott hotels here are celebrating victory after their hard-fought two-month strike against the giant hotel chain.
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News
Immigrant rights advocates urge comments against proposed ‘public charge’ rule
November 20, 2018A broad coalition of organizations is stepping up its work to mobilize public comment opposing a rule change proposed by the Trump administration.
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Politics
California Democrats sweep back into state offices
November 13, 2018California may continue to be among leaders in the fightback against the Trump administration on issues including immigration, health care, the environment and more.
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Politics
California ballot measures: some big wins, some not so big
November 9, 2018Housing issues were prominent among the 11 statewide ballot propositions California voters faced Nov. 6, and results were mixed.
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Labor
Striking Univ. of California patient care workers rally with supporters across the state
October 26, 2018The patient care workers were joined in a sympathy strike by nearly 10,000 UC service workers and 15,000 research, technical, and health care professionals.
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World
Trump pulls U.S. out of Cold War-era nuclear missile treaty
October 24, 2018Abandoning the INF could lead to an unconstrained and dangerous nuclear arms competition with Russia.
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Politics
New Trump immigration rules put wealthy at front of the line
October 15, 2018Latest guidelines equate worth with wealth and move families who have already waited years to the end of the line.
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Labor
Oakland Marriott workers join strike spreading across U.S.
October 9, 2018The Bay Area actions followed a walkout by Boston Marriott workers over economic issues to make one job enough to support a family.
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