Search: 01/31/2022
Results
Fast-food workers celebrate as AB 257, the FAST Recovery Act, passes the State Assembly
In a huge victory for fast-food workers, the California State Assembly today passed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards (FAST) Recovery Act, AB 257. This victory coming out of the lower chamber of the California State Legislature would not have been possible without the fast-food workers putting their lives and livelihoods on the line by striking over three hundred times across California during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As a Public Sector Worker, You May be Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness!
Under a new policy from the Department of Education, if you work fulltime in the public sector (for a city, county, or other governmental organization or a non-profit that provides a designated public service, including early childhood education and public health), you may be eligible to have your federal student loans canceled. However, you must take action soon: the new policy states that you must apply before October 31, 2022.
Applications are now open for the next Member Internship Program
Take your knowledge and skills as a union member to the next level: apply to our Member Internship Program.
Show Up at Tonight’s Special OUSD School Board Meeting to Speak Out Against Layoffs, School Closures
IMPORTANT: Oakland Unified School District is laying out plans to close or merge up to 19 schools over the next couple of years, with more classified staff layoffs on the table. We need your voice at tonight’s special meeting, starting at 6pm.
Come ready to speak during public comment about:
This Friday: Tell Sup. Aguilar: We Deserve Safety on the Job
Show Up and Help Us Send a Message About Our Health & Safety on the Job!
WHAT: Rally for Health & Safety
WHEN: This Fri., Feb. 4, 9:45-10:45 and 11:30-12:30
WHERE: Serna Center, 5735 47th Ave, Sacramento, CA 95824
WHY?