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Message from our President about Workers Memorial Day

Tomorrow workers across the nation celebrate Workers Memorial Day and honor those that fought hard, many giving their life to raise up working people’s conditions. I urge all of our affiliate members to take a minute at noon to stand in silence honoring those workers and to make a commitment to carry on the work …

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Labor Secretary Issues Directive to Employment Development Department to Suspend Unemployment Insurance Certifications

  EDD Temporarily Suspends Certifications for the Weeks Ending March 14 – May 9 Suspending Certification Will Remove Strain on UI System Allowing More Users to have access to the system to file claims and to get online support SACRAMENTO, CA — California Labor Secretary Julie A. Su sent a memorandum to Employment Development Department Director Sharon Hilliard …

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Here are your daily facts, news, and information on COVID-19, compiled by the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Cal OES Update: April 19, 2020 – pdf Governor Updates: Today at Noon: Governor Gavin Newsom will provide an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The update will be streamed at the @CAgovernor Twitter page and California Governor Facebook page. News Highlights: California schools ask for pension relief, more funding to cope with coronavirus costs L.A. school district …

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You should check your Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) application confirmation number!

  The CARES Act of 2020 simplified the EIDL program application process and allowed small businesses to receive a payroll advance of up to $10,000. If you applied before March 29th 2020 and your confirmation number starts with a “2” it’s wise to reapply. When you do you will receive a new confirmation number starting …

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COVID-19 Resource Workshops with Vallejo City Councilmember Hakeem Brown

Congratulations to one of our Labor Backbone winners – Cement Masons Business Agent, Jorge Romero!

While the Spring Salute has been delayed due to ongoing shelter-in-place orders from the COVID-19 pandemic, the heroic work done by our siblings in the labor movement goes on.  And, while we are unable to meet in person, we are able to use this platform to recognize the good work done by one of our …

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Here are your daily facts, news, and information on COVID-19, compiled by the Senate Democratic Caucus.

        Cal OES Update: April 11, 2020 – pdf Governor Updates: Today at Noon: Governor Gavin Newsom will provide an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The update will be streamed at the @CAgovernor Twitter page and California Governor Facebook page. Important Updates: Commissioner Lara Orders Insurance Companies to Refund Premiums to Drivers and Businesses …

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Reduce your risk!

Add your name and demand we implement a Workers’ Bill of Rights during the COVID-19 Crisis!

The COVID-19 crisis is devastating workers in every industry.  This crisis is also exposing the gaping holes in our social safety net and laying bare just how rigged this economy is against workers and our families and how tilted it is to the wealthy and powerful. It’s time for decision-makers to hear from us about …

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Census 2020

In the face of our current COVID-19 pandemic, it is even more imperative to complete the 2020 census. Completing the census is crucial because it provides the necessary data to better plan for emergency responses. Census information collected for example is used to determine where new hospitals should be built and what additional services are …

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