Labor scores a victory at Sac State and other CSU campuses
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…
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California plans to eliminate a healthful-food program that has served both farmers and low-income residents
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,…
More than half of Californians skip or delay medical care due to cost
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,…
In California’s housing crisis, a senior fights to keep his place in the world
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….
A dead cellphone, $27 in cash and nowhere to turn
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….
For Young Californians, more health insurance does not mean better health care
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…
How will Kaiser Permanente make up for its shortage of therapists?
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…
California mandates to improve pay and benefits will take effect in 2024
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…
Are unions about to reverse 40 years of decline?
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…
Why 16 Million households in Northern and Central California are about to pay more for electricity
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…
As public support for unions grows, U.S. laws still favor employers
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…
Californians want government action against fading economic prospects
More than 7 out of 10 think children will be worse off than their parents and favor spending on tax credits, child care and job…
Without tree cover, urban Californians are hit harder by heat, air pollution
California cities have the least urban tree canopy in the U.S. A Los Angeles housing project shows how residents can transform their environment — if…
Lessons from the bust that followed Bill Clinton’s economic boom
Historian Nelson Lichtenstein’s new book details the price we have paid for free trade, deregulation and failed health care reform. By Kelly Candaele, Capital &…
Strike: Kaiser workers say they want the old Kaiser back
Once known for strong employee-management relations, its workers now say staffing and pay need to rise to attract and retain the staff Kaiser needs. By…
California is last among states mandating paid sick leave
California requires a minimum of three sick days, the least among 15 states. A bill to raise it to five days is opposed by the…
California inmates accuse prison commissaries of price gouging
Food, toiletries and over-the-counter medicines have been marked up so high that many prisoners are simply priced out. By D. Razor Babb, Capital & Main…