Despite recent wins, union members still can’t afford to live anywhere near where they work.
Mark Kreidler
Mark Kreidler is a California-based writer and broadcaster, and the author of three books, including Four Days to Glory.
Posted inWorking in America
L.A.’s Summer of Solidarity
Reaching across diverse backgrounds and kinds of work, thousands of union members are sharing strategy and stories of the struggle to live and work in Los Angeles.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Floods’ Worst Ravages Will Be Visited Upon California’s Poorest
This month’s torrent compounds the affordable-housing crisis.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Making Paid Family Leave Work for Working Families
Twenty years after creating the country’s first paid family leave program, California ponders how to make it useful to those who need it most.
Posted inWorking in America
In the Face of Federal Inaction, Local Governments Tackle Labor Issues
The L.A. City Council’s recent approval of a hotel worker protection measure is part of a growing trend.
Posted inWorking in America
After Two Years Fighting COVID, Nurses Wonder: What Has Really Changed?
California health care workers feel worn out, denied the staffing and support that would let them do what they do best.