September 7, 2018

Orange County

OCEA Column in the OC Register: The importance of a strong and vibrant labor movement

Our world is changing more rapidly than ever before. One of the most simple and profound ways to make sure working people aren’t left behind is to support a strong and vibrant labor movement not just on Labor Day, but every day.

 

Voice of OC: The woman who created an animal shelter from her pen

Animal rights activist Rose Tingle created a $35 million regional animal shelter with a string of Op-eds in the Voice of OC that were followed by a stinging series of grand jury investigations ultimately leading to a new facility.

 

Daily Pilot: Costa Mesa mayor agrees to revise her candidate statement in response to complaint

Costa Mesa Mayor Sandy Genis has agreed to revise the candidate statement for her November election campaign in response to allegations that some sections were misleading, false or improperly denigrated her opponent in the race.

 

OC Register: County to host career expo to fill nearly 100 open positions

Temperatures will spike Friday and Saturday, reaching triple-digit territory in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys this weekend.

 

OC Register: County to host career expo to fill nearly 100 open positions

The hiring expo, open to adults and their children, will highlight open positions and career opportunities with the county.

 

Labor

Cal Labor Fed: Stand w/ UFCW in SoCal Rite Aid boycott!

As a result of this bad-faith bargaining UFCW members are fighting back and Labor brothers and sisters are standing in strong solidarity with them in this fight.

 

Nation

Associated Press: U.S. adds a strong 201,000 jobs; unemployment stays at 3.9 percent

Hiring in the United States picked up in August as employers added a strong 201,000 jobs, a sign of confidence that consumers and businesses will keep spending despite the Trump administration’s ongoing conflicts with its trading partners.

 

Publication Date: September 7, 2018