Fremont nurses push back against Washington Hospital’s proposed staffing strategies, slashed benefits
FREMONT, Calif. — Nearly six months into contract negotiations, Fremont nurses say they are close to reaching a fair contract…
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Tri-City briefs | Union City gas stations can now sell alcohol, Union City gets $626,000 to provide services to homeless, union pushes for fair contract at Washington Hospital
Union City gas stations can now sell beer, wine UNION CITY, Calif. — The state no longer allows cities to…
Kaiser workers strike in Fremont
FREMONT, Calif. — Workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities across the state and country went on strike last week, demanding the…
State briefs | Gov. Newsom’s decisions on key bills deliver mixed results for southern Alameda County legislators
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom made significant decisions on several key bills, including those authored by legislators representing southern Alameda…
Union City home care company caught stealing $23K in workers’ wages
UNION CITY, Calif. — Federal investigators have found a home care company based in Union City has been failing to…
California briefs | Gov. Newsom picks late senator’s replacement, continues sending mixed messages to labor
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom made some major decisions over the weekend with far-reaching implications for both the state and…
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation giving fast food workers a raise
LOS ANGELES — The California governor is sending mixed messages to labor groups, delivering a major win for fast food…
East Bay Parks’ youth employment program faces uncertain future amidst Civicorp expansion
The East Bay Regional Park District Board of Directors has signaled a preference for working with at-risk youth through Civicorp,…