Politics
The union wanted both candidates to commit to not deploying the Railway Labor Act to resolve contract disputes and avoid a shutdown of national infrastructure.
Sept. 18, 2024
A shift of 2 or 3 points in the Democrat’s direction once all the latest polling is accounted for would be a significant gain.
Sept. 14, 2024
Climate & Environment
The governor has a chance to support rooftop solar, protect farmworkers from heat and dump plastic bags.
Sept. 17, 2024
Opinion
The state Assembly’s proposal to gut funding for HVAC and other building improvements would give ratepayers a measly credit without lowering our bills long term.
Aug. 30, 2024
Business
Richard Trumka, who rose from the coal mines of Pennsylvania to become president of the AFL-CIO, has died at 72.
Aug. 5, 2021
World & Nation
Aug. 27, 2015
California
Elon Musk says he will move two company headquarters out of California. Some call him ungrateful despite getting billions in subsidies for Tesla and SpaceX.
July 23, 2024
Letters to the Editor
After the actor wrote that he felt President Biden should no longer run for president, our readers say they agree, disagree and don’t care what a Hollywood elite thinks.
July 15, 2024
Longtime labor organizer and UC Berkeley researcher Jane McAlevey encouraged workers and union leaders to commit to a more transparent and democratic style of organizing.
July 9, 2024
The quadrennial AFL-CIO convention kicks off in Los Angeles on Sunday with the aim to coalesce unions and progressive groups who are here to strategize ways to reinvigorate the flailing labor movement.
Sept. 8, 2013