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Fred Greaves/CalMattersCalifornia leaders wrapped this year’s legislative session Saturday afternoon, prolonged by last-minute backroom deals on climate and energy, sparking deep frustration among some lawmakers. -
Louis Bryant III/CalMattersAB 1340 would let California ride-hailing drivers collectively bargain for improved pay and benefits. Uber and Lyft say it could drive ride prices up and availability down.
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Oregonians will see five statewide measures on the November ballot, including a vote to allow the legislature to potentially impeach the governor and an effort to tax business to support universal basic income. -
A judge has halted a union effort at the Wonderful Company, throwing into question a new state law designed to make it easier for agricultural workers to organize. -
Providence will keep the temporary nurses through Sunday, saying staff nurses only need to report for work if they are contacted. -
A California Democratic lawmaker took a shot at the salaries of nonprofit CEOs after they opposed her union-backed bill that would add new disclosure requirements for local government contractors. -
The 400 nurses and caregivers in Medford are represented by the Oregon Nurses Association. They’ve been bargaining with Providence since January, but a contract has not been finalized. -
Medical residents have a grueling job, typically working 60 to 80 hours a week. Now, early-career doctors at several California hospitals are forming unions as they press for better pay and working conditions. -
Oregon Public Broadcasting workers formed a union on Thursday, joining a nationwide organization for broadcasters. -
New details emerged this week about allegations against a fire chief in Jackson County, including that he ignored an investigation into bullying and harassment in the district. -
With an expensive ballot fight looming, two sides often opposed to one another are attempting to find a path forward in this year's legislative session. -
Cal State faculty agrees to a 5% raise after months of negotiations. -
After months of negotiations, university officials offer a 5% pay raise. The union is seeking 12% and plans to strike systemwide at the end of January, including at Cal Poly Humboldt and Chico State. -
Rep. Barbara Lee edged Adam Schiff for the most delegates for the U.S. Senate race at the state Democratic Party convention over the weekend. The event was divided and disrupted by protests over the Israel-Hamas war.
