California
At town halls during Congressional recess, Californians urge support for Affordable Care Act
February 24, 2017Rep. Darrell Issa angered many constituents by failing to show up for a town hall on the health care law, despite “missing person”-style posters reading “Last Seen in Washington supporting President Trump.”
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University of California workers demand fair wages, retirement plan
February 17, 2017The union charges that the UC administration has engaged in unfair labor practices, including failure to bargain in good faith, stalling talks, interfering in workers’ rights to participate in union activities, and threatening retaliation for participating...
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California cities, counties, school boards act to defend immigrants
February 9, 2017Oakland, California, could become the first in the nation to boycott firms helping to build the wall President Trump plans along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Rep. Kevin McCarthy locks the door on California Medicare activists
January 30, 2017Rob England, director of the local Labor Council, told of repeatedly finding the district office locked and staff members ducking under their desks when he attempted to arrange meetings.
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Los Angeles City Council chooses resistance
January 26, 2017We have a choice, one city councilmember said: “Resist or collaborate.”
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