Trump’s EPA is closing its scientific research arm, & firing hundreds of chemists, biologists, toxicologists & scientists.
The EPA’s science office produces data on hazardous chemicals, air pollution, water quality & more.
This will make Americans more vulnerable & unhealthy.
Sources say BP's chief executive is to scrap a target to increase renewable generation 20-fold by 2030, and will instead return its focus to fossil fuels https://t.co/CSjlid1sI3
In today’s @latimes: My column excoriating Gov. Gavin Newsom for urging Californians to act on climate in their daily lives while also signing bills that would make it harder for them to go solar panels, and to choose clean stoves over polluting gas: https://t.co/kAuiWw7DXL
Late last night, we reached a Total Tentative Agreement! This TTA provides many hard-fought wins for State Scientists in terms of compensation, gender equity, healthcare, worker rights, and more. Check out your inbox for an email with the details.
When do CaAgencies @CAgovernor realize the Damage done from inequity & 1,659 DAYS of contract negotiations?
Let’s end the exodus of Scientists TODAY! ..Scientists working for communities throughout California to protect air, water, food & prevent diseases. LFG! @CalEPASecretary
This fight for pay equity is about more than fairness - it’s about our ability to do our jobs effectively as public servants, and it's about time THIS governor and legislature course correct for the future of our remarkably diverse state and its people. #EqualPayCA
Yesterday, CAPS-UAW members delivered our photo petition, signed by a majority of all rank-and-file State Scientists, demanding a fair contract. #EqualPayCA#ValueScientists
CalEPA CNRA & Gavin forced many of our talented @capsScientists, who protect air, water & food, to leave their critical work. Our leaders say they protect communities & environment but ignore Scientists doing this work ➡️ Hypocrisy! @CalEPASecretary@WadeCrowfoot@GavinNewsom
Today, CAPS-UAW members delivered our photo petition, signed by a majority of all rank-and-file State Scientists, demanding a fair contract. Photo Petitions were delivered to @GavinNewsom’s office and five Agency Secretaries. #EqualPayCA#ValueScientists
I also frequently think about the climate catastrophe that my future children will inherit. If we are unable to fairly pay the State Scientists at the forefront of this work, will our best minds leave for other sectors?
#EqualPayCA#ValueScientists
I reduced my timebase at my State job to make time to work a second, higher-paying job so I can make ends-meet for my family. #EqualPayCA#ValueScientists
Last night, over 1,000 rank-and-file CAPS-UAW members showed up to our Membership Meeting at 16 different locations all over California, and virtually, to discuss and determine our next move at the Bargaining Table! #EqualPayCA
This week, @CaliforniaLabor delegates from over 1,300 labor unions, unanimously passed a resolution brought by CAPS-UAW, supporting our demand for pay equity, a fair contract, and closing the gender pay gap within State Civil Service. Read the resolution: https://t.co/xc52bJGCt8