Tag: Latino Workers
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What Is There to Celebrate This Labor Day? What Is There to Celebrate This Labor Day?
Labor September 2, 2026

What Is There to Celebrate This Labor Day?

Labor Day 2026 arrives as immigrant workers, federal employees and unions confront ... more

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DACA Renewal Delays Leave California Educators and Professionals Facing Job Interruptions DACA Renewal Delays Leave California Educators and Professionals Facing Job Interruptions
DACA April 24, 2026

DACA Renewal Delays Leave California Educators and Professionals Facing Job Interruptions

DACA renewal delays are leaving workers without valid permits, affecting schools, healthcare, ... more

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Uber’s Layoffs Are a Gen Z Problem. For Latino Workers, They’re Something Bigger Uber’s Layoffs Are a Gen Z Problem. For Latino Workers, They’re Something Bigger
Labor September 3, 2026

Uber’s Layoffs Are a Gen Z Problem. For Latino Workers, They’re Something Bigger

Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs as it restructures. The roles being ... more

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11 California Trucking Schools Shut Down in Federal English Proficiency Crackdown 11 California Trucking Schools Shut Down in Federal English Proficiency Crackdown
Immigration September 3, 2026

11 California Trucking Schools Shut Down in Federal English Proficiency Crackdown

Eleven California commercial truck-driving schools have been shut down as federal officials ... more

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“Made in Los Angeles County” Proposal Could Direct Billions Toward Local Businesses and Workers “Made in Los Angeles County” Proposal Could Direct Billions Toward Local Businesses and Workers
Immigration May 10, 2026

“Made in Los Angeles County” Proposal Could Direct Billions Toward Local Businesses and Workers

Los Angeles County leaders advanced a proposal to steer county purchasing toward ... more

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57 Million Disposable Workers. How Many Are Latino? 57 Million Disposable Workers. How Many Are Latino?
Immigration August 12, 2026

57 Million Disposable Workers. How Many Are Latino?

Paul Osterman's new research argues that more than one-third of U.S. workers ... more

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California Unemployment Fell to 5.1%. But the State Also Lost 20,500 Jobs. Here’s What It Means California Unemployment Fell to 5.1%. But the State Also Lost 20,500 Jobs. Here’s What It Means
Context August 21, 2026

California Unemployment Fell to 5.1%. But the State Also Lost 20,500 Jobs. Here’s What It Means

California's July jobs report looks positive at first glance. A closer look ... more

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Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work? Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?
Economy June 28, 2026

Los Angeles Added 9,000 Jobs. So Why Is It Still Hard to Find Good-Paying Work?

Healthcare, restaurants and construction continue hiring, but manufacturing, Hollywood and other higher-paying ... more

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The Jobs AI Is Changing Fast Are Held by Many Latino Workers in California The Jobs AI Is Changing Fast Are Held by Many Latino Workers in California
Business Cover Story April 28, 2026

The Jobs AI Is Changing Fast Are Held by Many Latino Workers in California

The AI job impact on Latino workers in California is accelerating as ... more

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LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves
Economy July 5, 2026

LA Metro’s World Cup Transit Boom Is Creating Jobs and Changing How Los Angeles Moves

Hundreds of transit jobs, expanded bilingual hiring and record ridership are giving ... more

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Labor Day in California: When Working Hard Still Isn’t Enough Labor Day in California: When Working Hard Still Isn’t Enough
Immigration September 5, 2026

Labor Day in California: When Working Hard Still Isn’t Enough

For families facing high living costs, worker poverty and immigration uncertainty, Labor ... more

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Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families
Cover Story July 6, 2026

Latino Workers Keep America Moving, But New Jobs Data Shows Growing Pressure on Families

Latino workers remain one of the strongest forces in the U.S. economy, ... more

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Companies Kept DEI and Didn’t Pay a Financial Price. What Does That Mean for California Workers? Companies Kept DEI and Didn’t Pay a Financial Price. What Does That Mean for California Workers?
California September 16, 2026

Companies Kept DEI and Didn’t Pay a Financial Price. What Does That Mean for California Workers?

A new UC Berkeley study finds no statistically significant financial penalty for ... more

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Older Americans Need Jobs — and See Opportunity Older Americans Need Jobs — and See Opportunity
Latinos May 11, 2026

Older Americans Need Jobs — and See Opportunity

A new Gallup poll shows young Americans now view the job market ... more

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How AI Is Reshaping Entry-Level Jobs in California and What Workers Can Do Next How AI Is Reshaping Entry-Level Jobs in California and What Workers Can Do Next
Labor May 17, 2026

How AI Is Reshaping Entry-Level Jobs in California and What Workers Can Do Next

New research shows Latino workers face higher automation risks in California, but AI ... more

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Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk
Latinos June 28, 2026

Boyle Heights Fire: Behind the Smoke Zone Is a Workforce at Risk

A new UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute analysis finds the Lineage ... more

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More Than Just Being Tired: What New CDC Data Reveal About Latino Health and Work More Than Just Being Tired: What New CDC Data Reveal About Latino Health and Work
California September 13, 2026

More Than Just Being Tired: What New CDC Data Reveal About Latino Health and Work

A new CDC report finds frequent fatigue among 1 in 8 Hispanic ... more

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California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges
California July 7, 2026

California Agriculture Booms in 2026, but Farmworkers Face Growing Heat Challenges

As California’s agricultural economy grows, farmworkers face rising risks from extreme heat, ... more

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