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Caltrans District 2 Honors Fallen Workers at Annual Memorial Ceremony

Wednesday, April 30

On April 29, 2025, Caltrans District 2 held our annual Workers Memorial, a solemn occasion to honor the men and women from our district—and across the state—who have lost their lives while working to keep our highways safe for all.Since 1924, we have tragically... Read More.

Caltrans Honors Fallen Workers at 35th Annual Memorial in West Sacramento

Thursday, April 10

Caltrans will honor 194 employees who have died on the job since 1921 at the 35th annual Workers Memorial. Hosted for the first time in West Sacramento, the ceremony pays tribute to the dedicated public servants who paid the ultimate sacrifice to keep others... Read More.

Caltrans District 2 Launches Powerful Safe Driving Campaign Featuring Maintenance Workers

Tuesday, April 1

In an effort to emphasize the importance of safe driving through work zones, Caltrans District 2 has launched a new campaign featuring some of our maintenance workers. The campaign's goal is to remind drivers that the men and women you see working on the... Read More.

California Boosts Paid Leave Benefits to Support Workers in 2025

Monday, January 13

The California Employment Development Department has announced significant enhancements to Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Disability Insurance benefits starting January 1, 2025, under Senate Bill 951 (SB 951). This legislation increases the benefits to 70 to 90 percent of weekly wages for Californians needing... Read More.

Wharf Collapse Sends Workers into Ocean as Santa Cruz Battles High Surf Warnings

Tuesday, December 24

Santa Cruz fire confirmed a 150 foot portion of the wharf fell into the water, taking three construction workers down into the ocean. Two of the victims were rescued by lifeguards and one victim was able to get out of the water on their own.No... Read More.

California Workers Face 2025 Paycheck Changes with New Disability Tax Increase

Friday, December 13

All California workers will have a little more money withheld from their paychecks starting in January 2025 because of a small tax increase quietly approved by state officials to provide more money to the state's disability insurance program.A spokesperson for California's Employment Development Department,... Read More.

Giuliani turns over Mercedes, watches to Georgia poll workers he defamed

Friday, November 15

(NEW YORK) -- After months of legal wrangling, Rudy Giuliani on Friday turned over his luxury sports car, several watches, a ring and financial assets to two Georgia election workers he defamed in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, his lawyer wrote Friday.A... Read More.

Foreign Migrant Workers Bring Welcomed Economic Boost to Susanville as Harvest Season Gets Underway

Friday, September 8

Susan Quale, Vice President of Sierra Cascade Nursery Human Resources Department, addressed the Susanville City Council on Wednesday. Susan noted that Susanville will begin to see the influx of migrant workers the nursery hires each year as soon as next week. An initial crew... Read More.

Susanville Mayor to Thank Migrant Workers with Banner

Friday, January 20

Susanville's Mayor will use his discretionary funds to thank seasonal migrant workers with a banner. City council members are allotted up to 1,000 dollars each year to use for civic contributions, explains City Administrator Dan Newton. When a council member chooses to allocate these... Read More.

UC Student Workers Move to Strike for Fair Labor Wages

Tuesday, November 8

In less than a week, thousands of UC student workers are expected to walk off the job and strike over unfair labor practices. UC workers organized under United Auto Workers, which includes teaching assistants, graduates, researchers, and more, voted to strike on November 14th... Read More.

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Caltrans District 2 Honors Fallen Workers at Annual Memorial Ceremony

Caltrans Honors Fallen Workers at 35th Annual Memorial in West Sacramento

Caltrans District 2 Launches Powerful Safe Driving Campaign Featuring Maintenance Workers

California Boosts Paid Leave Benefits to Support Workers in 2025

Wharf Collapse Sends Workers into Ocean as Santa Cruz Battles High Surf Warnings

California Workers Face 2025 Paycheck Changes with New Disability Tax Increase

Giuliani turns over Mercedes, watches to Georgia poll workers he defamed

Foreign Migrant Workers Bring Welcomed Economic Boost to Susanville as Harvest Season Gets Underway

Susanville Mayor to Thank Migrant Workers with Banner

UC Student Workers Move to Strike for Fair Labor Wages

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