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SEIU drops initiatives as part of California hospital accord
PolitiCalA labor union that pushed a pair of ballot measures to rein in excessive hospital billing and expand healthcare for the poor has dropped them -- in exchange for an agreement that, among other things, enlists the hospital industry in...... -
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Disneyland and union settle long labor dispute
Money & CompanyEnding a four-year dispute, the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim reached a five-year contract agreement with 2,100 hotel workers. The dispute had bogged down recently over healthcare cost increases in Disneyland's proposed contracts. The labor union, Unite... -
Lap-Band maker issues own advertising guidelines
Money & CompanyLap-Band maker Allergan Inc. is distancing itself from surgical centers at the center of a new controversy over misleading advertising of the weigh-loss device. A spokeswoman for the Irvine company said it issued its own voluntary advertising guidelines... -
6,000 nurses plan one-day strike across the state
L.A. NOWThousands of registered nurses plan a one-day strike this week across California.... -
Healthcare costs to dominate IATSE and AMPTP contract talks
Company TownThe largest union representing Hollywood's technical workers has begun contract negotitations with the major studios amid concerns about rising health care costs that could force cuts in health and pension benefits for below-the-line crew members.... -
IATSE leaders says they'll protect health and pension benefits
Company TownIn a sign that the International Alliance of Theatrical State Employees may be headed for showdown with the major studios, union leaders told members this week that they would "hold the line" on health and pension benefits for members.... -
IATSE and the studios reach a new contract
Company TownThe International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that averts a potential showdown with the major studios. IATSE represents more than 100,000 entertainment industry workers, including... -
Sony Pictures Imageworks workers take steps to unionize
Company TownA group of visual effects artists at Sony Pictures Imageworks, one of the leading visual effects companies, is mounting a campaign to unionize.... -
Steve Lopez: Disney responds to ‘electronic whip’ criticism
L.A. NOWMy column today on Disney hotel workers, in which they share concerns about the possibility of rising healthcare costs and the use of a productivity-monitoring system they call the "electronic whip," has drawn lots of comments on our website from...... -
L.A. Council caps healthcare subsidy for retired cops, firefighters
L.A. NOWLooking to pare back retirement costs in a tight budget year, the Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to freeze the amount of money provided for the healthcare of retired police officers and firefighters. On an 11 to 2 vote,...... -
Tensions mount as Southern California grocery workers protest outside employers' offices
Money & CompanyAs tensions continue to rise between labor and Southern California’s three leading grocery chains, hundreds of workers rallied outside of the local headquarters of Albertsons, Vons and Ralphs on Tuesday to protest possible cuts to their healthcare...
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