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If passed, Measure 119 would give most workers in the industry, including those in cannabis retail and processing, the right to unionize.

Gov. Newsom blocks legislation to make it easier for California farmworkers to file workers鈥� comp claims for heat illness. It was backed by their union and opposed by business groups.

A bill passed by the Legislature on its last day is a top priority for California labor unions, who say 鈥渃aptive audience鈥� sessions intimidate workers. Business groups say the bill violates employers鈥� free speech rights.

Prop. 22 promised improved pay and benefits for California gig workers. But when companies fail to deliver, the state isn鈥檛 doing much to help push back.

The proposal comes after former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have both floated plans that would exclude taxes on tips for a variety of workers.

California officials have warned students for years that for-profit schools may make misleading career claims 鈥� leaving them with 鈥渁 mountain of debt鈥� but no job. Still, many for-profit schools remain on the state鈥檚 list of recommended job training programs.

Oregon officials are proposing significant updates to farmworker housing standards to improve health and safety.

One state adopted worker protections and saw deaths drop, while the other took no action.

As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of wildfires around the world, a new study shows that farmworkers are paying a heavy price by being exposed to high levels of air pollution

The union that represents registered nurses at Oregon State Hospital has filed more than 200 grievances in the past month.

Arguments over MPD officer Josh Doney linger between school officials and a board member as the new school year nears.

State鈥檚 highest court refuses to overturn voter-backed Prop. 22, a law written by the gig industry. The ruling means gig workers will remain independent contractors.