Essential workers are on the frontlines of this pandemic, and many are working in high-risk conditions without appropriate protective equipment, safety standards, or job security.
Tech corporations like Lyft and Uber are misclassifying gig workers and cheating them out of a living wage and essential protections. Assembly Bill 5 (Gonzalez) would fix that by enshrining … Continued
Last April, the California Supreme Court delivered one of the most pro-worker decisions in decades. The ruling on Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court of Los Angeles ensures that companies aren’t … Continued
Plastic pollution is wreaking havoc on our marine ecosystems and plastic manufacturers want to dramatically increase U.S. plastic production over the next decade. We and our partners are demanding the … Continued
43 Californians have been killed so far this year because police officers are legally allowed to use deadly force whenever they deem it “reasonable.” AB 392, the California Act to … Continued
Currently, over half of California’s renters have to pay over 1/3 of their income on rent, which is unsustainable for the health and well-being of families, our business climate and … Continued
Measure EE is a progressive parcel tax that primarily asks corporations to fund lower class sizes, and attract and retain quality teachers, counselors, school nurses, librarians, support staff, and principals in LA schools. Some corporate lobbyists and … Continued
Earlier this year, the teachers of the Los Angeles Unified School District went on strike to get a better deal for their students. The district, its workers, and other stakeholders … Continued
Undocumented Californians are considered ineligible for insurance just because of their immigration status, which makes them the largest group of uninsured people in the state. AB 4 can ensure all Californians … Continued
Trump has declared a State of Emergency to spend up to $8 billion on his border wall, his most blatant attack yet on our Constitution and on people of color. … Continued