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May. 27, 2021

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Help Us Mourn the Loss of Our Union Brothers in San Jose

I wish I had better news for you today. But the mass shooting in San Jose yesterday was one of the toughest days of my career, and now the tragedy has hit home.

Help Us Mourn the Loss of Our Union Brothers in San Jose

May. 26, 2021

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Our Response to the Mass Shooting at VTA

We are all deeply saddened by the mass shooting that took place today at a Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) facility in San Jose.

Our Response to the Mass Shooting at VTA

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May. 04, 2021

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Burlingame Skilled Nursing Members Call Out Brius for Stealing $150K in Wages from Low-Wage Workers

AFSCME Local 829 filed a wage theft complaint against Brius on Monday, claiming that the company has stolen more than $150,000 from dozens of essential workers who have been providing care to some of the community's most vulnerable patients.

Burlingame Skilled Nursing Members Call Out Brius for Stealing $150K in Wages from Low-Wage Workers

Apr. 28, 2021

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To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace

Workers Memorial Day 2021 arrives at a moment of the greatest urgency, when the front lines of the war against COVID-19 run through America’s workplaces.

To honor those who died on the job, give every worker a voice in the workplace

Apr. 22, 2021

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A Year Later, Oakland Custodians Are Still Waiting for All Their PPE

When the COVID-19 pandemic started last year, everyone quickly learned how important it was to have personal protective equipment.

A Year Later, Oakland Custodians Are Still Waiting for All Their PPE