Senate Confirms Lori Chavez-DeRemer As Labor Secretary
Former Republican Oregon Rep. Lori Chavez Deremar confirmed that the Senate will lead the Department of Labor on Monday with a bipartisan vote of 67 to 32, marking the most bipartisan vote since the Senate confirmed Scott Bescent became Treasury Secretary in January. Chavez-Deremer received bipartisan support throughout confirmation process. Supported by several Democrats on […]
U.S. Atty. Martin Estrada resigns, looks back at ‘labor of love’
The granite staircase leading up to the old federal courthouse in downtown Los Angeles is sturdy and imposing. But on Friday, they were dotted with something disturbing that I never expected. ash. The Eaton Fire, 15 miles to the northeast, was still raging. Downtown was eerily empty. The midday sun was bright, painting everything a […]
Labor boosted California Democrats by not talking like Democrats
SACRAMENTO — The Democratic Party is growing problem Their ties to trade unionists and working-class voters are the basis of their political success. Lorena Gonzalez, president of the California Federation of Labor, believes there is at least a partial solution. “We have to listen to them and not talk about things that are not relevant […]
How California can still put an end to forced prison labor
Proposition 6, a ballot measure that would have amended the California Constitution to ban involuntary servitude in prisons, failed. That’s troubling. Do voters really believe that forced prison labor is acceptable? State constitutions (like the federal constitution) have long outlawed slavery and involuntary servitude except “to punish crimes.” Perhaps voters thought that prisoners should be […]
Proposition 6, which would end mandatory prison labor, trails
Proposition 6, an amendment that would abolish forced labor in state prisons, was delayed by initial results Tuesday night. The measure would remove “involuntary servitude” from the state constitution, which currently prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude except as penalties for crimes. This allows prisons to force prison staff to work and pay them less than […]
Labor, religious leaders disagree over a key element of an affordable housing policy
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Fmr Labor Sec Warns Port Strike Could Cause ‘Extraordinary Consequences’ For Economy, May Lead To Court Action
Former Trump administration U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia said Wednesday on Fox News that the current port strike could have “extraordinary consequences” for the economy, and that President Joe Biden may seek an injunction in court. I warned you that there is. The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) staged a strike early Tuesday, affecting 14 major […]
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office expects thousands at Lake Pleasant for Labor Day
Lake Pleasant, AZ (AZFamily) — The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was expecting thousands of people to visit Lake Pleasant over Labor Day weekend, especially on Labor Day. They want people to enjoy themselves and urge those visiting the lake to be prepared and stay safe. With temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees, MCSO urges lake […]
ALFREDO ORTIZ: America’s Labor Market Is Already Showing Cracks. Kamala Harris Would Shatter It Into Pieces
Friday's jobs report revealed accelerating weakness in the US economy. Just 142,000 jobs were added last month, below expectations. Half of the new jobs were created in the unproductive government or quasi-government health and human services sector. The number of Americans with second jobs is at a record high of 8.2 million. The number of […]
Forget Elections. This Labor Day, It’s Time For The Great Presidential Cook-Off
It's Labor Day, and you're probably spending the day barbecuing, drinking, and spending time with your family. Maybe there's even a little friendly competition between dads. Who can get the perfect grill marks? In the spirit of today, why not get our politicians to do the same? Americans have lost faith in our elections. With […]
