A sad story of stagnant or reduced wages due to rising health care costs. "When employers spend more on health insurance, there is less money available for wages. Rising premiums are, in effect, a hidden pay cut for working families." calmatters.org/commentary/2...
@kqednews.kqed.org's affordability series looks at housing in the Bay Area, citing our report finding half of Black workers & more than 4 in 10 Latino workers in the East Bay are considered rent burdened, w/ >30% of their income going to rent. www.kqed.org/news/1207861... @josephgeha.bsky.social
@markkreidler.bsky.social @ucberkeleyirle.bsky.social
California’s $20 an hour fast food minimum wage, instituted in 2024, did not reduce employment. It led to only the most modest of price increases—barely noticeable to a consumer. It significantly improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of workers.
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Join our Green Economy team! Contribute to research on workforce standards and strategies related to the energy transition, and worker-led approaches to economic development and industrial policy aimed at building the green economy. Learn more: laborcenter.berkeley.edu/job-opening-...
Join our Green Economy team! Contribute to research on workforce standards and strategies related to the energy transition, and worker-led approaches to economic development and industrial policy aimed at building the green economy. Learn more: laborcenter.berkeley.edu/job-opening-...
Back view of male wearing fluorescent green jacket with the word "security" on it. Text reads: New Factsheet: Demographic and Job Characteristics of the Security Guard Workforce in Seattle and Washington. "“Security guards perform essential public safety work–protecting people, property, and public places–yet their wages in no way reflect the responsibility and risk that comes with the job." laborcenter.berkeley.edu
Undervalued and underpaid: Our new factsheet describes the characteristics of the private sector security guard workforce in Seattle & the state of Washington, highlighting the need to improve industry labor conditions. @seiu6.bsky.social #standforsecurity laborcenter.berkeley.edu/demographic-...
“Some folks will find coverage through their or a family member’s employer, but there will be a lot more uninsured,” Miranda Dietz said. And county health systems—clinics—are one place uninsured people turn to for help when they get sick. @markkreidler.bsky.social capitalandmain.com/the-least-ba...
Flyer with image of Congressman Mark DeSaulnier and image of audience, reading "Congressman DeSaulnier hosts a virtual Town Hall on Immigration, Wednesday, April 1st, 4:00-5:00 pm, RSVP to receive link, https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp"
Enrique Lopezlira will join @repmarkdesaulnier.bsky.social and others at a virtual Town Hall on Immigration on April 1 at 4 pm, speaking on how the economy and jobs would be impacted if we didn't have immigration. Register today: desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp
"One Big Beautiful Bill upends funding and leads to 3,400 layoffs statewide." Our research along with that of others is cited here, as we begin to experience the impact of the federal Medicaid cuts. www.mercurynews.com/2026/03/23/c...
We are devastated by revelations that UFW founder Cesar Chavez is accused of violating children and women, abusing his power and influence. No one should ever endure rape and sexual abuse. Workers' rights movements are bigger than any one person; we celebrate California farmworkers.
We're seeking candidates for the position of Technology and Work Program Director to oversee, develop, and conduct research, policy analysis, and training related to rapid technological change in the workplace. Learn more & spread the word! laborcenter.berkeley.edu/job-opening-...
Janus was meant to be a huge blow for unions, but it provided some opportunities. "It has allowed some unions to have more ongoing conversations w/ represented workers...to demonstrate the value of being part of a union" said Brenda Muñoz. @sacbee.com @wfam.bsky.social www.sacbee.com/news/politic...
What does it take to get more women into construction? "Opportunities for apprenticeship & learning on the job. It's one thing to recruit women into these occupations, but you also have to train them through actual opportunities," said Enrique Lopezlira.
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They Labor Center is seeking candidates for the position of Technology and Work Program Director to oversee, develop, and conduct research, policy analysis, and training related to rapid technological change in the workplace. Learn more & spread the word!
laborcenter.berkeley.edu/job-opening-...
Tech workers are speaking up! Lisa Kresge's research found three "main buckets" of provisions in tech-related union contracts: Decision-making power & governance; Worker protections & employer obligations; & Technology itself & how it will be used. Panel discussion: techequity.us/2026/02/24/t...
In late 2024, @tahlia-k.bsky.social and her coworkers became the first @alphabetworkersunion.org members on the Google Help team to secure a collective bargaining agreement with Google vendor Accenture that includes workplace tech protections.
How did they do it? www.youtube.com/shorts/_lMcd...
Tahlia joined us last month to talk about their journey and give advice to other workers who want to speak up in the workplace.
Find out what she, as well as Lisa Kresge @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social and Varun Iyengar @amzn4climate.bsky.social had to say: techequity.us/2026/02/24/t...
Those out-of-pocket costs do impact people's decisions to get care, so that's worrisome as well. Miranda Dietz, Health Care Program Director, UC Berkeley Labor Center.
Miranda Dietz @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social explains why it's a problem that 1 in 3 new Covered California enrollees chose the cheapest, highest deductible health plans in the the latest from @ab-ibarra.bsky.social @calmatters.org
Read the article: calmatters.org/health/2026/...
With extended federal subsidies expired, more Californians are choosing Covered CA bronze-level plans, with lower premiums but higher deductibles and copays. But these out-of-pocket costs may discourage people from seeking care, which is worrisome, said Miranda Dietz. calmatters.org/health/2026/...
Lisa Kresge: “There is a concerted effort among many tech leaders to create mystification around AI as a tactic...to disempower workers, policymakers & anyone who might be critical of the growing concentration of funding & resources.” @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/technology/n...
Students! Do you want a meaningful PAID summer experience learning how to build worker and community power? Then check out our Labor Summer internship program!
APPLY by EOD Saturday, Feb 21: laborcenter.berkeley.edu/labor-summer...
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The @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social is hiring a health care policy researcher.
Join a high-impact team at the forefront of research on the most pressing economic challenges affecting working families in California and across the country.
Learn more and apply: aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05275
Students, if you...
🔹 believe all workers in deserve to work and live in dignity
🔹 want to learn how to build worker and community power
...then @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social's paid Labor Summer internship is for you!
Learn more and apply by Feb 21: laborcenter.berkeley.edu/labor-summer...
Seeking applicants with strong foundational research skills and an interest in labor and economic justice to conduct policy-relevant research related to health coverage, health care affordability for workers and their families, and the health care workforce. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/job-opening-...
They are organizing together across districts with parents and students to demand the schools that every California student deserves. Danielle Mahones, UC Berkeley Labor center, on the wage of CA teacher strikes
Danielle Mahones @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social breaks down why educators across California are striking for fully funded classrooms, appropriate staffing, access to quality healthcare, and more in the latest from @kqednews.kqed.org
Listen and read: www.kqed.org/news/1207316...
Why are so many California Teachers Going on Strike? Danielle Mahones discusses this on The California Report. "Educators and families are questioning, in a state with such a large economy, why can't we make different decisions to fund our schools?" omny.fm/shows/kqed-s...
The UC Berkeley Labor Center / Institute for Research on Labor and Employment seeks a Policy Researcher / Senior Policy Researcher – Health Care Program (Associate/Full Specialist) to be based in Berkeley, CA. Details at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social
