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SEIU leaders, including Andy Stern, right
Daily Report: Health and Welfare, Money and Politics

Labor conflict comes at bad time for California Democratic Party

September 13, 2010, 12:05 AM
Just when the Democratic Party in California needs all the help it can get to win its upcoming election battles, a significant part of its base is divided and weakened by internal conflicts and a sickly economy.  California has more unionized workers than any other state, and a higher... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Discord, complaints of intimidation under DA Cooley

August 17, 2010, 12:05 AM
After winning the Republican primary for attorney general, Steve Cooley ripped into his Democratic opponent, San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris, after her office was accused of hiding information at trial of a drug lab technician caught using cocaine. But Harris isn't the only... + read more
California gives the green light to a new solar apprenticeship program.
Daily Report: Environment

State rejects union appeal to block solar apprenticeship program

August 6, 2010, 12:05 AM
California has approved and upheld the state’s first solar installation apprenticeship program. The California Apprenticeship Council voted 13-4 to reject an appeal filed by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to block the state’s approval of the program. ... + read more
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