Yvonne R. Walker: Nurturing new leaders can bring change
How one Fresno worker helped his community for the better Where will we find tomorrow’s leaders? Look around; you may already know a leader in…
Read MoreSEIU
Yvonne R. Walker: Union apprenticeships offer leg up
Groundbreaking program creates path to a better career Imagine how difficult it is with kids, working, saving for their education, while also trying to dream…
Yvonne R. Walker: Honoring our veterans
Veterans served our country; now many serve our state Everybody is familiar with the Marine Corps motto, “Semper Fi”; it means “always faithful.” In the…
Yvonne R. Walker: Facing fears with a pen
These bills target real-life horror stories Ghosts, vampires, zombies; Halloween is packed with scary things. While trick-or-treating as children, we learned to laugh at our…
Yvonne R. Walker: Worried about your retirement? You are not alone
High earners should pitch in fair share to Social Security How do you feel about your retirement prospects? Are you optimistic that you’ll be able…
Yvonne R. Walker: Retirement security for all
Big difference between a pension and a 401(k) Thinking about retirement? For many Californians, that day will never come. They work hard their whole lives,…
Yvonne R. Walker: Making changes, one bill at a time
These new laws will help workers This week, Jews around the world are celebrating the end of their New Year period with a day of…
Yvonne R. Walker: Taking a stand against high drug prices
Members’ personal stories at the heart of campaign California has the most poverty in the country. We don’t have a resource problem; we have a…
Yvonne R. Walker: Affordable housing key to ending poverty
Renters’ rights important part of this fight Sacramento used to be a bargain. People moved here from all over because our city was considered an…
Yvonne R. Walker: Health care shouldn’t be a headache
Open enrollment an annual reminder of rising costs BY YVONNE R. WALKER It’s that time of year again when families pull out their calculators, crunch…
Yvonne R. Walker: Keeping our heads above water
Tentative contract helps lift up bottom, close inequality gap Arising tide lifts all boats – but only if there’s enough water to go around. To…
Yvonne R. Walker: Finding strength in a united voice
Labor leads way to California for all This weekend, we celebrate Labor Day, a federal holiday for 125 years. It’s not the end of summer;…