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11/15/2025

A nationwide strike by unionized baristas has kicked off at more than 40 cities across the U.S., timed with the Starbucks “Red Cup Day” holiday promotion.

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More than 1,000 workers at about 65 stores across the United States joined the labor action, the union representing baristas said.

11/13/2025

The Times Herald Online recently covered a union informational picket in Solano County calling for fairness in contracts and adequate staffing for public services.

Read the story here: https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2025/11/06/unions-once-again-picket-for-fair-services-in-solano/

Strong public services rely on a strong workforce—and it’s important to stay informed.

The picketers, claiming that employees are doing the jobs of multiple people, said callers needing benefits are regularly waiting up to three hours to talk with an employee.

11/12/2025

County employees deserve fairness, clarity, and respect. A recent editorial highlights a significant payroll error by County of Marin — one that could affect many of our members.

Transparency and accountability in County operations matter to everyone who serves our community.

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Recent disclosure that 22 current and former employees were overpaid and it has taken more than two years to figure it out certainly raises questions when it comes to fiscal management.

07/28/2025

07/22/2025

Katz tells the Board of Supervisors and the County to "know the price of everything and the value of nothing." Watch the video below:

04/09/2025

Transportation officials have once again postponed a vote on scaling back access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike path. Caltrans and the MTC are proposing weekday closures to open the lane for emergency use—but unions and advocates are raising equity concerns. Many public employees who cross the bridge daily for work can’t afford to live in Marin, and biking isn’t a viable option. As agencies weigh changes, the path remains a symbol of the region’s struggle to balance mobility, affordability, and worker needs. Read more here.

Transportation agencies are working to propose a solution that balances the needs of motorists and cyclists.

04/08/2025

Transportation officials have once again delayed a vote on reducing access to the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike lane, giving advocates more time to push for seven-day access. While agencies push for converting the lane to a vehicle shoulder during weekdays, local leaders and mobility justice groups warn that doing so would undermine safe, affordable, and sustainable transportation options—especially for workers who rely on biking to commute. Read more here.

Bike lane advocates are happy, though Bay Area transportation officials say want more time to amend their proposal to limit access.

04/02/2025

A tribute to Jackie Robinson, honoring his military service and historic role in breaking baseball’s color barrier, was briefly removed from the Department of Defense website under the Trump administration. The same purge also wiped mentions of the Tuskegee Airmen and Navajo code talkers. Critics say the erasure reflects a broader pattern of historical revisionism that threatens to downplay civil rights milestones and racial justice struggles. Read more here.

How do you explain Jackie Robinson’s importance in U.S. history without talking about race? It takes a brand of ignorance, but Team Trump was ready to tag in.

04/01/2025

President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education
could have major consequences for California schools—especially for low-income students, disabled children, and female athletes. The move threatens billions in federal funding, including support for special education, civil rights enforcement, and Pell Grants. As the administration shutters civil rights offices and proposes shifting responsibilities to states, educators and unions warn this could severely weaken protections for vulnerable students and strain already underfunded school systems. Read more here.

Vulnerable students will be among those most hurt by President Donald Trump’s executive order to shutter the federal Department of Education, experts say.

03/26/2025

Despite concerns over a post-pandemic exodus, new Census data shows that most Bay Area counties, including Marin, experienced population growth in 2024. Experts attribute the increase to declining outbound migration, a rebound in birth rates, and the region’s economic recovery. While overall numbers remain below pre-pandemic levels, the shift signals renewed confidence in the Bay Area as a place to work and live. As housing and affordability challenges persist, strong labor protections and public investment remain key to sustaining this growth. Read more here.

Marin was on the lower end of the region’s population increases, with a year-over-year gain of 0.78%, the federal government estimated.

03/25/2025

A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate tens of thousands of federal workers who were abruptly fired as part of mass layoffs across 19 agencies. The ruling calls the administration’s justification for the firings a “sham” and blocks further workforce reductions. Unions representing affected employees say the decision is a major victory for public-sector workers fighting against politically motivated job cuts. However, legal battles continue as the administration appeals the decision. Read more here.

A federal judge called the administration’s justification for the firings of workers with probationary status a “sham.” Another ruling barred the administration from carrying out future mass reductions.

03/24/2025

Five years after the pandemic, local health officials are still battling the politicization of public health. Vaccine skepticism is rising, new laws limit officials’ ability to enforce health mandates, and the Trump administration’s budget cuts have weakened the CDC’s role in outbreak response. As funding dries up and trust in public health declines, experts warn that the U.S. is less prepared for future crises. Read more here.

Five years after the pandemic began, many local health officials say that the politicization of Covid has left them with fewer tools and fresh challenges.