California Chapter News
It is a fundamental right to be paid when you work. But each year employers steal billions of dollars from millions of American workers through illegal practices known collectively as “wage theft.” In California, 9to5, National Association of Working Women, is doing something about wage theft. You can help!
On September 16, 2011, San Francisco became the latest U.S. city to enact stricter penalties for employers who violate minimum wage and overtime laws and who illegally deny workers their due wages.
The Ventura County Star reported last week that the Ventura County Grand Jury concluded that workplace bullying is a growing problem in county government offices. This statement is the result of a year-long investigation after receiving complaints from county workers last year. 
Domestic workers in California achieved a major victory earlier this month. On June 2, the California State Assembly passed the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights by a vote of 49 to 28. The bill will now be voted on by the State Senate.
The latest production from 48South7th, "Wage Theft and What You Can Do about It" is playing on San Jose Comcast Channel 15 every Tuesday in May at 5:30 pm. The video is SIGN UP
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