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Job security for California’s hardest-hit workers

August 27, 2020

We need job security for hundreds of thousands of service workers like me who have lost our jobs due to COVID-19. When I moved to San Jose from Mexico 24 years ago, I wanted to build a stable home and a…

Right of recall for workers advances to the Senate

August 13, 2020

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

July 25, 2020

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?

June 24, 2020
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

June 18, 2020
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

June 9, 2020
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

May 29, 2020
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

May 20, 2020
Our whole community is strongest when everyone has what they need to be healthy and safe.

San José Council votes for paid sick leave

April 20, 2020
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

April 7, 2020
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

March 26, 2020
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

March 25, 2020
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.
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The South Bay showed up. Now let's fight for what The South Bay showed up. Now let's fight for what we voted for! ✊⁠
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This weekend, we rallied in San José to celebrate our hard-fought election victories and send a clear message: the will of the people must be respected, and our democracy must be honored.⁠
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Despite months of misinformation, intimidation, and millions poured into our elections by wealthy interests, Californians made their voices heard. These victories are a powerful reminder of what ordinary people can accomplish when we come together and organize.⁠
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Our wins at the ballot box is only the beginning. Let's carry this momentum forward, hold our leaders accountable, and keep organizing to make sure the future we voted for becomes a reality. ♥️⁠
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A big thank you to the photographers of this event Jillian Lovett and Zach Lovett of Pro Bono Photos for capturing this moment.⁠
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Know your rights. Access the care you deserve! ♥️⁠ Know your rights. Access the care you deserve! ♥️⁠
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This weekend, we were out in Gilroy connecting South County residents with resources and information about their workplace rights and access to Medi-Cal. From navigating healthcare coverage to understanding protections on the job, our resource fair brought together community members and advocates to share knowledge, answer questions, and connect families with support.⁠
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Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare and safe, fair working conditions. We're committed to making sure our communities have the information and resources they need to protect their rights and well-being!
Election day is tomorrow and our health is on the Election day is tomorrow and our health is on the ballot. 🗳️❤️

From access to affordable healthcare to funding for our local hospitals and community health programs, the decisions made by elected leaders have a direct impact on our health and well-being.

When we vote, we help shape a future where everyone in our community can get the care they need, regardless of their income or background.

Your vote. Your health. Our future. Make your voice heard this election!
A healthier community starts with all of us! 💪🏽 G A healthier community starts with all of us! 💪🏽

Good health is about more than doctor's visits. It's about having safe neighborhoods, clean air, affordable housing, good jobs, and access to quality healthcare.

The people we elect and the measures we vote for shape all of these things. Voting is one way we can hold our leaders accountable and fight for the resources our families and neighbors deserve.

When our communities have a voice, we have the power to build a healthier future for everyone. 🗳️

Make a plan to vote through tomorrow!
Apparently polls and drop boxes are open through E Apparently polls and drop boxes are open through Election Day Nov 3!

Don't let your ballot haunt you this Halloween and go vote!

#GOTV #Halloween #ApparentlyKid
Our own Ana Vasquez had the honor of attending Wom Our own Ana Vasquez had the honor of attending Women Who Dared—Honoring Women of the Civil Rights Movement, hosted by the Sojourn Project, celebrating the women whose courage and leadership helped advance civil rights and voting rights.⁠
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As our Voter Engagement Organizer, Ana works to mobilize voters, develop community leaders, and build civic engagement beyond Election Day. Meeting these civil rights icons served as a powerful reminder of the history of voter suppression and our continued responsibility to protect our right to vote.⁠
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🗳️ That work continues today! Join us as a Neighborhood Poll Protector to help safeguard voting rights in your community. Sign up for a training at the link in our bio! 🔗
Not even a literal fire drill could stop these tra Not even a literal fire drill could stop these trailblazers from celebrating their next big step! 🔥🎓

Congratulations to the second Trades Orientation Program (TOP) cohort of 2026! These graduates have spent weeks building their skills, gaining hands-on experience, and preparing for careers in the union building trades. Now, they're one step closer to building a brighter future for themselves, their families, and their communities.

We're proud of everything they've accomplished and can't wait to see where their journeys take them next. Here's to the next generation of skilled tradespeople! 🛠️👏

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Find out how you can be a part of our next Trades Orientation Program cohort! Go to the link in our bio to learn more 🔗
🗳️ Your job shouldn't stand between you and the ba 🗳️ Your job shouldn't stand between you and the ballot box!

Early voting is officially underway in California, and Election Day is November 3! Did you know that California workers have the right to take up to TWO HOURS of paid time off to vote on Election Day if their work schedule doesn't leave them enough time to cast their ballot? 

Talk to your employer about your voting plan! Learn more and find your nearest voting location at CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov. ✊
🎙️ Who gets a say in Silicon Valley’s tech future? 🎙️ Who gets a say in Silicon Valley’s tech future?

While headlines focus on what AI might do tomorrow, decisions about how technology shapes our jobs and lives are being made TODAY.

Our Executive Director, Maria Noel Fernandez, joined Keith Menconi from @sjspotlight's The Podlight to discuss how AI and workplace surveillance are changing the way we work, and how the People’s Tech Coalition is organizing to ensure workers and communities have a voice in the technologies shaping their futures.

Listen to the full pod at sanjosespotlight.com/the-podlight 🔗 Link in bio
🚨 DEADLINE: Voter Registration 🗳️ TODAY, OCT 19, 🚨 DEADLINE: Voter Registration 🗳️

TODAY, OCT 19, is the last day to register to vote online or by mail for the November 3, 2026 General Election!

Take a few minutes to register TODAY or check your registration status at sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration!

#MyVoteMyHealth #RegisterToVote #CaliforniaVotes
🗳️ Is your vote-by-mail ballot just sitting on you 🗳️ Is your vote-by-mail ballot just sitting on your kitchen table? 

Here are 5 simple steps you can take right now to make sure your vote is counted!

🗳️ Is your vote-by-mail ballot just sitting on your kitchen table? 

✅ Complete it — Fill out your ballot.

✅ Seal it — Place it in the return envelope.

✅ Sign it — Make sure your signature matches your voter registration.

✅ Return it — By mail or local drop box (preferred).

✅ Track it — Get ballot updates at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov.
🚨 NEW REPORT: Bossware is on the rise in CA The P 🚨 NEW REPORT: Bossware is on the rise in CA

The People’s Tech Coalition is a statewide alliance building power to establish workers’ rights for the 21st century.

Today, we’re sounding the alarm on bossware in California—algorithms, AI, and digital surveillance technologies increasingly used to track workers, measure performance, and make decisions on the job.

Our new report takes a closer look at how bossware impacts workers—and what protections workers need against the misuse of these technologies.

📖 Read the full report at report.NoRoboBosses.org 🚫🤖
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