Fear of aggressive deportation raids is deterring foreign visitors, leading to a reduction in hours for workers and lost revenue.
Mark Kreidler
Mark Kreidler is a California-based writer and broadcaster, and the author of three books, including Four Days to Glory.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Unions Are Shrinking Nationwide—But Not in California
Organizing in the Golden State is holding strong, showing what’s possible even as Trump 2.0 makes the fight harder.
Posted inLaw and Justice
A Fear Pandemic Grips Safety Net Hospitals and Their Patients
With immigration raids on the rise, many in need of health care are choosing to remain at home.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Why Mass Deportations Would Cripple California’s Economy
Mythology aside, nearly two million undocumented immigrants are the backbone of some industries, and pay billions in taxes for services they will never receive.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
CEO Compensation Skyrockets While Workers’ Pay Barely Keeps Up
Executive total compensation surged nearly 13% in 2023, outpacing both inflation and worker pay increases.
Posted inHousing
A Whole-Person Approach to Combating Homelessness
An ambitious pilot program provides a myriad of resources to help participants achieve financial independence through stable employment.
Posted inWorking in America
Kaiser Workers Say They Want the Old Kaiser Back
Once known for strong employee-management relations, its workers now say staffing and pay need to rise to attract and retain the staff Kaiser needs.
Posted inWorking in America
Striking Workers Face Another Opponent: U.S. Labor Laws
Unionizing is not against the law; but the law is against unionizing.
Posted inWorking in America
How Striking Hollywood Creators and Hotel Housekeepers Face the Same Obstacles
With consolidation and industry diversification, corporate studio and hotel owners have more money to wait out strikes.
Posted inWorking in America
The Truth About the Los Angeles Hotel Workers’ Strike
Despite recent wins, union members still can’t afford to live anywhere near where they work.