Labor

Bay Area restaurants fined millions over wages

The state Labor Commissioner's Office has issued citations in excess of $10 million to seven Bay Area restaurants.

6 years ago

Kaiser responds to scheduled union protests

Kaiser Permanente responded to 32 union protests being held across California during February and March by calling them "uncalled for…

6 years ago

Union suspends Oakland strike after 7 days

After seven days of striking, about 3,000 Oakland city employees will return to work Tuesday, union officials announced Monday.

6 years ago

Statewide minimum wage to rise Jan. 1

The minimum wage for workers in California is going up on New Year's Day, though wages in at least some…

6 years ago

Oakland, union head to mediation Monday

Negotiators for the city of Oakland and the larger of two striking unions have agreed to try to settle the…

6 years ago

BART reduces speed during Bay Area heatwave

BART officials announced Friday that they will reduce the speed of trains systemwide as Bay Area cities see record temperatures.

7 years ago

State high court clarifies your right to a day off

The California Supreme Court in San Francisco today clarified a state law that requires employers to give workers one day…

7 years ago

Proposal would guarantee skilled labor for SF public works projects

San Francisco could have a citywide workforce policy that includes guaranteeing work on public works projects over $1 million for…

7 years ago

Crabber strike grows, pinching supply

Members of a striking crab fishers' association in Northern California met Wednesday afternoon to discuss the ongoing work stoppage.

7 years ago

First baby of 2017 likely born in San Jose

A baby girl was born in San Jose 12 seconds after midnight this morning, likely making her the first Bay…

7 years ago

Bay Area minimum wage hike begins Jan. 1

Minimum wage workers in three of the Bay Area's largest cities are set to get a raise in the New…

7 years ago

Social workers plan three-day strike

Contra Costa County social and eligibility workers announced Tuesday they will begin a three-day strike on Sept. 30.

8 years ago

Tenant groups rally against Props P, U

Labor, tenant and faith groups rallied at Glide Memorial in opposition to ballot measures they said could reduce the amount…

8 years ago

Chevron pays $1.5 million to settle overtime suit

The U.S. Department of Labor announced three Chevron Corp. subsidiaries have paid 750 oil and gas industry workers $1.5 million…

8 years ago

Court workers’ union signals move toward mediation to settle contract

A union representing nearly 400 Santa Clara County Superior Court workers on strike for a sixth day today calling for…

8 years ago

Janitors’ strike averted after contract deal reached

A strike was averted Wednesday evening when a union representing thousands of janitors reached a tentative contract agreement.

8 years ago

Santa Clara court workers continue strike

A strike by a union representing more than 300 Santa Clara County Superior Court employees demanding pay raises will continue…

8 years ago

Santa Clara court workers plan Wednesday strike

Santa Clara County Superior Court will have limited operations Wednesday as a union representing nearly 400 employees plans to strike…

8 years ago

Caregivers awarded $1 million in back wages

Employees at several Bay Area assisted-living facilities were paid a monthly salary well below minimum wage because they routinely worked…

8 years ago

Helen Chávez, labor activist, passes away at 88

Helen Fabela Chávez, widow of UFW president César Chávez, died Monday afternoon in Bakersfield.

8 years ago

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