Mel Buer

Four Touchstone Climbing gyms win unions in Northern California

NorCal Touchstone Climbing workers joined the ranks of 5 unionized climbing gyms in Los Angeles this week--but the work is only just beginning.

Bass & Immigrant Rights Groups Denounce Supreme Court’s Ruling Allowing Raids Without Reasonable Suspicion

Following the Sept. 8 ruling, LA City officials and immigrants' rights groups denounced the ruling as "racist" and "intimidation tactics."

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In the wake of 'devastating' layoffs, USC faculty rally in support of union campaign

As layoffs continue to rock USC's campus, non-tenure track faculty are still fighting for union recognition.

Last Week in Labor: August 17-29, 2025

Hundreds strike at GE Aerospace, SpaceX wins against the NLRB, major protests planned for Labor Day, and more headlines you missed.

Last Week in Labor: Aug 8-15, 2025

More federal agencies cancel union contracts, BCTGM workers remain on strike in IL, and more headlines you may have missed.

Last Week in Labor: Aug 1-7, 2025

Blue Bottle coffee works expand to the west coast, unions respond to VA unionbusting, and more headlines you may have missed.