Tag: Latino Workers
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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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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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“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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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?
Business Cover Story 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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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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What Gavin Newsom’s New California Budget Means for Latino Families What Gavin Newsom’s New California Budget Means for Latino Families
Cover Story May 14, 2026

What Gavin Newsom’s New California Budget Means for Latino Families

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget preserves major social programs and education funding, ... more

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Michoacán Ships 120,000 Tons of Avocados for the Super Bowl Michoacán Ships 120,000 Tons of Avocados for the Super Bowl
Mexico February 5, 2026

Michoacán Ships 120,000 Tons of Avocados for the Super Bowl

Satellite monitoring and deforestation-free certification are reshaping Mexico’s avocado industry while supporting ... 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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How Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Latino Workers and Communities in California and Los Angeles How Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Latino Workers and Communities in California and Los Angeles
Immigration July 30, 2026

How Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Latino Workers and Communities in California and Los Angeles

An NBER study found that increased immigration enforcement can reduce workforce participation, ... more

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Home Depot Faces Boycotts as Housing Slowdown Deepens Home Depot Faces Boycotts as Housing Slowdown Deepens
Business Cover Story February 26, 2026

Home Depot Faces Boycotts as Housing Slowdown Deepens

Home Depot boycott impact intersects with a stalled housing market, raising economic ... more

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The New Hiring Reality: AI, Layoffs, and the Fight for Adaptability The New Hiring Reality: AI, Layoffs, and the Fight for Adaptability
Labor May 19, 2026

The New Hiring Reality: AI, Layoffs, and the Fight for Adaptability

As artificial intelligence transforms hiring and entry-level work, Latino professionals and Gen ... 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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Trump Administration Turns to H-2A Visas to Fill Farm Labor Gap Trump Administration Turns to H-2A Visas to Fill Farm Labor Gap
Immigration March 15, 2026

Trump Administration Turns to H-2A Visas to Fill Farm Labor Gap

Farmers say stricter immigration enforcement and border policies are worsening a long-standing ... more

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They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs
Health May 19, 2026

They Built California Kitchens. Now a Deadly Dust Is Destroying Latino Workers’ Lungs

Health officials warn that engineered stone countertops are fueling a fast-moving silicosis ... more

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