Right of recall for workers advances to the Senate
Despite a massive corporate lobbying effort to kill the bill without a vote, yesterday the California Senate Labor Committee voted YES on AB 3216! Because of your calls and emails, the “right of recall” for workers in sectors most impacted by…
AB 3216 needs a Senate hearing
We are all stronger when everyone has what we need to care for ourselves and our loved ones during this pandemic. But as Governor Newsom emphasized yesterday, Californians are grappling with huge disparities in access to paid sick leave, forcing far…
Can new technology improve healthcare for patients and workers?
COVID-19 has made so clear that healthcare workers — whether janitors, nursing assistants, registered nurses, or doctors — play a critical role in our society and economy.
AB 3216 passes the Assembly
California Assembly members just took a key step forward for working families by voting YES on AB 3216 – strengthening paid sick leave, family leave, and right of recall for workers most impacted by COVID-19.
Paid sick days & workplace protections for all Californians
Our whole community is strongest when everyone has what they need to be healthy and safe. But too many working Californians have faced devastating losses without recourse or protections to ensure they can care for their families and come back strong.
Statement on the murder of George Floyd
Our hearts are heavy with grief and rage at the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police this week.
2 new proposals to protect CA workers
Our whole community is strongest when everyone has what they need to be healthy and safe.
San José Council votes for paid sick leave
Last night, the San José City Council voted unanimously to develop the most expansive emergency paid sick leave policy in the nation.
Launching Santa Clara County CAN: COVID-19 Assistance Navigation
Today, we’re launching a major expansion of our Fair Workplace Collaborative program to help people understand and apply for the resources and support that are so desperately needed right now.
San José advances paid sick leave
Ensuring that everyone has paid sick days is a vital part of how we flatten the COVID-19 curve and prevent our medical system from being overloaded.
COVID-19 Community Resource Guide
As we shelter in place to reduce the spread of COVID19, countless families are losing the work that pays the bills. Here are some of the resources available to those who need help now in Santa Clara County.
San José City Councilmembers introduce paid sick leave policy to respond to COVID-19
All working people need to be able to take paid time off if they or their family gets sick, especially as we deal with COVID-19.
