Nearly half of all Californians pay rent each month. Only 3 of us in the legislature also pay rent at home.
So today, we are coming together to launch the Assembly’s first Renter’s Caucus.
Nury Martinez took accountability for her actions by resigning today.
Councilmembers Cedillo and DeLeon need to follow suit and do the same. Withholding resignations equates to withholding our ability to move forward.
Michelle Steel’s disgusting attack on @jfchen is a new low. She using racist tropes against a veteran and public servant. We are not surprised, she has a history of attacking workers, women, the LGBTQ+ community, and anyone who is not her donor. We stand with Jay! #UnionStrong
Janitors at @Meta in Menlo Park are joining San Francisco janitors @local87seiu in a strike over unfair labor practices. If you work @Meta you might want to bring in some wipes and hand sanitizer today, could get messy. #JusticeForJanitors#EssentialNotExpendable
Amazon has suspended 50 JFK8 workers who rightfully refused to work during a warehouse fire. Yes, you read that right. A FIRE.
Have we not learned from history? We're with @amazonlabor as they file an unfair labor practice to hold Amazon accountable. #1u
All Californians, no matter the color of our skin or what's in our wallets, deserve safe neighborhoods with clean air an water!
Communities of color are continually exposed to harmful, toxic pesticides. Read more about this study here: https://t.co/ZeT0vo2q0E
via: @CAUSE805
Happening Now‼️ after a raging fire on ship dock 500 plus workers sat in the break room demanding to be sent home with pay for safety due to the smoke. @amazonlabor Lead organizes are now Marching on the Boss with hundreds of workers!✊🏽 #Alllaborwinter#ALU#UnionStrong
The fourth annual #HHWeek campaign is coming up!
Join the hundreds of people/organizations that participate in this local effort by attending special events and starting important conversations in their community.
Sign-up: https://t.co/x5vsjdZoeG
#EndHomelessnessOC
Criticism of the Israeli government and its treatment of Palestinians is still the major taboo in US political discourse. Just look at what happened to Katie Halper this week.
https://t.co/H9lPOrld50
@KingspanLA_NA we send you this letter in support of the workers in Santa Ana, CA who are unionizing with @smartunionworks to improve their working conditions. You can lead by example and allow workers to have a permanent voice on the job. #cleanupkingspan#workerjustice
Save the date for @iceoutofca's #VISIONAct Reaction Panel on Thursday 10/6 at 6 pm PT!
Hear from impacted leaders and their reactions to CA elected leaders failing to pass the VISION Act.
🔗RSVP at: https://t.co/BgS2LYFL5D
GEORGIA: Morgan County school bus driver - James O'Neil - fired and arrested after pushing siblings - 6 and 10-year-olds - for refusing to sit at the back of the bus. Parents say the front of the bus is usually reserved for children this age.
@CBS46
🗓️10/6 at 6 pm PT: Join us at our #VISIONAct Reaction Panel feat. impacted speakers sharing their reactions about how some CA electeds failed to pass this urgent bill. RSVP to learn how you can support ppl still affected by ICE transfers & stay involved! https://t.co/ztO8dlo3Qv
This is inexcusable.
A truly wild moment yesterday from the House Financial Services Committee, where they laugh about the revolving door from Congress to the banks.