June 2, 2022 Senate to Consider Bill to Give Fast Food Workers Power to Bargain with Industry By Alejandro Lazo and Jeanne Kuang Push to pass a labor-sponsored bill is a key ‘Fight for $15’ priority and a potential organizing foothold in an industry where unionization has long been elusive. Read More 1
November 24, 2020 Santa Clara Co. to Probe Covid-Related Workplace Safety By Emanuel Lee Fast food chains have come under increased scrutiny under the pandemic—and not a moment too soon, according to labor activists. Read More 4
July 24, 2020 SJ McDonald’s Accused of Firing Employee Over PPE Strike By Emanuel Lee A group of approximately 30 people went on strike Wednesday to protest the firing of a colleague, saying it was retaliation for her activism. Read More 8
September 5, 2017 South Bay Workers Call for Higher Pay at Series of Labor Day Rallies By Jennifer Wadsworth Union members and their allies held a series of rallies in the South Bay Monday to demand better pay and working conditions. Read More 3