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Monterey Bay Aquarium workers announce plans to unionize with AFSCME
Monterey, Calif., January 17, 2025 – Workers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium launched a campaign to unionize their workplace this week and are seeking representation through AFSCME Council 57.
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has selected a president after the freshly appointed members were sworn in. District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, who is the longest serving member on the Board, received a unanimous vote after getting the sole …
The Palisades Fire jumps the Pacific Coast Highway and burns lifeguard towers near the highway in Los Angeles, on Jan. 7, 2025. Photo by Ted Soqui for CalMatters
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