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Labor groups condemn Supreme Court ruling
In a setback for unions, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the use of mandatory fees for nonmembers of public worker unions to help pay for the costs of...Read More
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.Read More
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 and counterproductive." Read More
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.Read More
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 cities in the San Francisco Bay Area are already...Read More
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 strike in mediation starting Monday.Read More
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.Read More
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 of rest within seven days.Read More
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 skilled labor workers,Read More
Crabber strike grows, pinching supply
Members of a striking crab fishers' association in Northern California met Wednesday afternoon to discuss the ongoing work stoppage.Read More
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 Area baby of 2017.Read More
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 Year.Read More
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.Read More
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 of affordable housing in San Francisco.Read More
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 to settle allegations of failure to pay overtime.Read More
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 a pay raise is willing to enter negotiations with...Read More
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.Read More
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 Thursday.Read More
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 after failed contract negotiations.Read More
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 60 hours per week.Read More