December 21, 2023

Read this story in English. Los californianos en dos industrias recibirán nuevos salarios mínimos solo para ellos el próximo año, y eso podría generar aumentos salariales también para otros trabajadores.  El gobernador Gavin Newsom firmó este año dos proyectos de ley respaldados por sindicatos que aumentarán los salarios mínimos de los trabajadores de la comida […]

California's referendum process was designed to be a check on big business. More than a century later, it's used much differently. The latest clash pits oil companies against a familiar yet unsurprising foe: Jane Fonda.

California fast-food workers will earn a $20 minimum wage in April. Other employers might have to raise their pay floor to recruit and retain staff.

California is modernizing how it pays health care providers through Medi-Cal. Some mental health providers say the changes endanger their services.

While the UC and Cal State systems received more money in 2023, they still face financial challenges. And they also must address labor strife.

Public schools are having mixed success recovering from COVID learning loss, while being in the center of political fights over LGBTQ rights.