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California passes new laws boosting transparency, worker protections and wildfire resilience

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a significant package of new laws crafted by Silicon Valley legislators, focusing on improving transparency in law enforcement, strengthening labor rights, and increasing wildfire resilience across the state. The legislative actions, finalized earlier this month, mark another step in the state’s ongoing efforts to modernize government accountability and strengthen protections for both workers and communities. Most of the new laws will take effect on

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27 Oct 2025 13:21 PM 411 views

California passes new laws boosting transparency, worker protections and wildfire resilience

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a significant package of new laws crafted by Silicon Valley legislators, focusing on improving transparency in law enforcement, strengthening labor rights, and increasing wildfire resilience across the state. The legislative actions, finalized earlier this month, mark another step in the state’s ongoing efforts to modernize government accountability and strengthen protections for both workers and communities. Most of the new laws will take effect on

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Kaiser health care workers launch five-day strike over contract disputes

Thousands of health care professionals across California and Hawaii have walked off the job in what is being called the largest strike in the history of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP). Beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, more than 31,000 registered nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, rehabilitation therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other advanced care providers are participating in the five-day strike against Kaiser Perm

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13 Oct 2025 16:18 PM 543 views

Kaiser health care workers launch five-day strike over contract disputes

Thousands of health care professionals across California and Hawaii have walked off the job in what is being called the largest strike in the history of the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals (UNAC/UHCP). Beginning at 7 a.m. Tuesday, more than 31,000 registered nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, rehabilitation therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other advanced care providers are participating in the five-day strike against Kaiser Perm

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Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Workers at the Hilton Americas-Houston have officially started their nine-day strike, demanding higher wages and improved working conditions. The strike, which began on Labor Day, marks the first-ever hotel strike in Texas by Unite Here Local 23, the union representing over 400 hotel employees. The action is part of a broader movement for better wages, safety measures, and benefits within the hospitality industry. Th

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02 Sep 2025 09:22 AM 664 views

Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Workers at the Hilton Americas-Houston have officially started their nine-day strike, demanding higher wages and improved working conditions. The strike, which began on Labor Day, marks the first-ever hotel strike in Texas by Unite Here Local 23, the union representing over 400 hotel employees. The action is part of a broader movement for better wages, safety measures, and benefits within the hospitality industry. Th

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Ohio Bill Seeks Gradual Minimum Wage Hike To $15 By 2029

Ohio lawmakers have introduced a new bill that could significantly change the state’s wage structure over the next four years, with the goal of increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour and eliminating the separate lower wage for tipped employees. Senate Bill 234, sponsored by Senator Kent Smith of Euclid and Senator Hearcel Craig of Columbus, along with five Democratic co-sponsors, aims to gradually implement the wage increase beginning in 2026 and comp

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14 Aug 2025 16:35 PM 538 views

Ohio Bill Seeks Gradual Minimum Wage Hike To $15 By 2029

Ohio lawmakers have introduced a new bill that could significantly change the state’s wage structure over the next four years, with the goal of increasing the minimum wage to $15 per hour and eliminating the separate lower wage for tipped employees. Senate Bill 234, sponsored by Senator Kent Smith of Euclid and Senator Hearcel Craig of Columbus, along with five Democratic co-sponsors, aims to gradually implement the wage increase beginning in 2026 and comp

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Protesters erupt as DC Council votes to delay wage hike for tipped workers

Tensions ran high during a DC Council meeting Monday evening as members voted on the 2026 budget while also tackling the controversial amendment to Initiative 82, a wage law aimed at increasing pay for tipped workers. The session began over an hour late without any official explanation, sparking frustration among attendees. When questioned, Council Chair Phil Mendelson explained that the delay stemmed from extensive internal discussions and negotiations over multiple issues. The mos

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29 Jul 2025 11:04 AM 530 views

Protesters erupt as DC Council votes to delay wage hike for tipped workers

Tensions ran high during a DC Council meeting Monday evening as members voted on the 2026 budget while also tackling the controversial amendment to Initiative 82, a wage law aimed at increasing pay for tipped workers. The session began over an hour late without any official explanation, sparking frustration among attendees. When questioned, Council Chair Phil Mendelson explained that the delay stemmed from extensive internal discussions and negotiations over multiple issues. The mos

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Economic blackout targeting McDonald's: Impact and the group's accusations explained

A new boycott effort is underway targeting McDonald's, led by the group People’s Union USA, which is calling for an economic blackout against the fast-food giant between June 24 and June 30. This group, known for organizing economic blackout campaigns, has accused McDonald's of various grievances, including price gouging, using tax loopholes to avoid paying taxes, suppressing workers' rights, and making false promises regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The gro

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24 Jun 2025 14:53 PM 600 views

Economic blackout targeting McDonald's: Impact and the group's accusations explained

A new boycott effort is underway targeting McDonald's, led by the group People’s Union USA, which is calling for an economic blackout against the fast-food giant between June 24 and June 30. This group, known for organizing economic blackout campaigns, has accused McDonald's of various grievances, including price gouging, using tax loopholes to avoid paying taxes, suppressing workers' rights, and making false promises regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The gro

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California passes new laws boosting transparency, worker protections and wildfire resilience

California passes new laws boosting transparency, worker protections and wildfire resilience

Kaiser health care workers launch five-day strike over contract disputes

Kaiser health care workers launch five-day strike over contract disputes

Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Ohio Bill Seeks Gradual Minimum Wage Hike To $15 By 2029

Ohio Bill Seeks Gradual Minimum Wage Hike To $15 By 2029

Protesters erupt as DC Council votes to delay wage hike for tipped workers

Protesters erupt as DC Council votes to delay wage hike for tipped workers

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Gavaskar Reacts to Sanju Samson’s Champions Trophy Omission

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PM Modi Launches Genome India Data for Biotechnology Research

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California passes new laws boosting transparency, worker protections and wildfire resilience

California passes new laws boosting transparency, worker protections and wildfire resilience

Kaiser health care workers launch five-day strike over contract disputes

Kaiser health care workers launch five-day strike over contract disputes

Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Hilton Americas-Houston Workers Begin Nine-Day Strike for Higher Wages and Better Conditions

Ohio Bill Seeks Gradual Minimum Wage Hike To $15 By 2029

Ohio Bill Seeks Gradual Minimum Wage Hike To $15 By 2029

Protesters erupt as DC Council votes to delay wage hike for tipped workers

Protesters erupt as DC Council votes to delay wage hike for tipped workers

Economic blackout targeting McDonald's: Impact and the group's accusations explained

Economic blackout targeting McDonald's: Impact and the group's accusations explained

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Court Orders Mohammad Shami to Pay Rs 4 Lakh Monthly Alimony

Nikita Porwal Crowned Femina Miss India 2024

James Anderson Set for Comeback With Lancashire on Friday

PM Modi Launches Genome India Data for Biotechnology Research

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