Dispelling the stereotypes about California’s low-wage workers
Contrary to common beliefs, many Californians in low-wage jobs are in the later stages of their work lives. They also play a crucial role in…
Read MoreContrary to common beliefs, many Californians in low-wage jobs are in the later stages of their work lives. They also play a crucial role in…
Read MoreA tight labor market and local minimum wages that are already close to the new $20 minimum are among the reasons. By Larry Buhl, Capital…
The California Department of Public Health says the agency is enforcing state requirements, despite deep budget cuts. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story…
Supporters say harvesting trees would thin out the state’s overgrown forests; critics say the wood pellets for heating produce more carbon than coal. By John…
It is one of the state’s greatest health needs, companies fail to live up to their policies, and the state does not invest what is…
By Kelly Candaele,, Capital & Main This story is produced by the award-winning journalism nonprofit Capital & Main and co-published here with permission. What do…
Rejecting years of unequal treatment, 20,000 low-paid California State University student assistants and workers vote to organize. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main This story…
The state has matched fruit and vegetable purchases at farmers markets for low-income residents for seven years. That may soon end. By George B. Sánchez-Tello,…
For many, premiums and deductibles now take three times more out of one’s budget than 20 years ago, UC Berkeley study shows. By Mark Kreidler,…
Facing eviction after 30 years, Mike Balog says moving out would mean losing his community, part of his identity and having nowhere else to go….
Migrants released by ICE after dark often must rely on the kindness of strangers and sheer luck or risk spending long nights on the street….
In coverage for key areas including immunizations, mental health and well-child visits, insurers fail to deliver for those 26 and younger. By Mark Kreidler, Capital…
A therapist is “guardedly optimistic” the health care giant is taking the shortage seriously, and the union says Kaiser may now realize it must invest…
Minimum wages to rise statewide, with larger gains for fast food and health workers. More paid sick leave, workplace violence prevention rules and other worker…
A rare mix of big strike wins, broad public support and a labor-friendly economy could drive union membership growth. By Mark Kreidler, Capital & Main…
With no cap on price increases for California’s utilities, Pacific Gas & Electric will hike rates 13%, which it says is needed for upgrades. By…
The laws that helped pull unionization down to near 10% remain on the books — but six out of 10 U.S. adults now say declining…