March 18, 2026 César Chávez Day Events Canceled in Wake of Sex Abuse Allegations By Barry Holtzclaw San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced that the city was canceling all César Chávez Day events, in light of the sex abuse allegations. Read More 6
June 24, 2021 California Growers Cheer U.S. Supreme Court Ruling, as Unions Worry About Wider Impact By CalMatters Commercial growers celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Cedar Point Nursery v Hassid, but farmworker unions say this will make it harder for them to access workers and advocate for their rights. Read More 3
April 17, 2019 Unions Woo Silicon Valley’s Weed Workers as Pot Industry Grows By Jonah Raskin Can unions organize cannabis industry workers, some stoned, some sober, others undocumented and still others with college degrees? Read More 6
November 29, 2018 San Benito’s Native Son, Anti-Fracking Activist Robert Rivas, Heads to Sacramento By Jaqueline McCool Bold. That’s how Robert Rivas, newly elected 30th District assemblyman describes himself, his leadership style and his campaign. Read More 1