Marilyn Bechtel

Marilyn Bechtel writes from the San Francisco Bay Area. She joined the PW staff in 1986 and currently participates as a volunteer. Marilyn Bechtel escribe desde el Área de la Bahía de San Francisco. Se unió al personal de PW en 1986 y actualmente participa como voluntaria.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Marilyn Bechtel

Labor

In California elections, ‘jobs’ is the watchword
September 8, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel
OAKLAND, Calif. - With unemployment officially pegged at 12.3 percent in California, it's clear topic number one for Democratic candidates at all levels will be jobs.
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U.S.

Budget impasse hurts millions of Californians
September 1, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel
Programs affecting millions of Californians face a double-whammy: delays in funding, and uncertainty about what funding they will ultimately receive.
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Labor

Retirement home residents rally for workers
August 30, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel
Their hair is gray, some use walkers or canes, but that didn't stop them from rallying to support 38 workers "replaced" during a contract dispute.
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U.S.

Judge rules for L.A. Clean Trucks Program
August 27, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel
In a major step forward for better air quality around the nation's ports, U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder ruled Aug. 26 that the Port of Los Angeles is within its rights to implement a Clean Trucks...
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U-turn in Afghanistan
August 26, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel
As the ninth anniversary of the war in Afghanistan approaches, the war is failing, casualties are escalating among both U.S.-NATO forces and Afghan civilians, and Americans' support for the conflict is at its lowest ebb.
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Labor

Dinner honors workers’ ‘incredible courage’
August 18, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel
Union and community supporters showed solidarity with Castlewood Country Club workers who have been locked out of their jobs at the posh Pleasanton club for nearly six months.
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U.S.

“Most successful social insurance” celebrates 75th birthday with a warning
August 17, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel
“We are here today to celebrate it, and to demand that our elected officials keep their hands off of it,” said Nan Brasmer of the California Alliance of Retired Americans.
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Labor

“Fun work experience” turns to nightmare at liquor superstore
August 16, 2010 By Marilyn Bechtel
"Leading alcoholic beverage-lifestyle" superstore BevMo! offers job-seekers "fun, fast-paced and constantly changing work experiences" - but workers say the reality is different.
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