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Padre, Mezcalero owner accused of wage theft, gross mismanagement that spurs criminal investigation

Owner Jay Krymis confirmed many of the allegations, saying he “failed” his employees and hopes they — and the community — can forgive him as he works to open a new restaurant Downtown.

Labor

East, Gulf coast dockworkers on strike for 1st time in nearly 50 years; Long Beach, LA port officials hope for speedy resolution

Tens of thousands of dockworkers walked off the job Tuesday, leaving billions of dollars of goods in limbo. West Coast ports say they are ready for more cargo.

Labor

East, Gulf coast dockworker strike appears likely. LA and Long Beach are ready

Negotiations have been stagnant for months and, with the Oct. 1 strike looming, the Biden administration says it won't intervene.

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Workers in 11 SoCal newsrooms vote overwhelmingly to authorize strike

After over two years of negotiations, unionized workers still do not have a contract.

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CVS workers call for a boycott of the company amid contract negotiations

Unionized workers are voting on whether to authorize a strike, with results expected by the end of the week, the union says.

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Rite Aid workers rally for better pay, increased safety amid contract negotiations

The company emerged from bankruptcy earlier this month, having shed billions in debt, which workers argue means they can afford fair wages and benefits.

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120 CVS workers in Long Beach could walk off the job; here's why

Thousands of CVS workers across California will take part in a strike authorization vote after their union alleged months of unsuccessful negotiations.

Port of Long Beach

A labor dispute at East, Gulf coast ports is bringing more cargo to LA, Long Beach

Dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts could strike as early as Oct. 1 if a contract agreement isn't reached, pushing even more cargo to the West Coast, experts say.

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Disney cast members are getting a $6 raise under new contract

Less than two weeks after voting overwhelmingly to authorize a strike, workers announce they have ratified a “historic” contract.

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Disneyland cast members vote to authorize strike

Thousands of workers could walk off the job if a deal isn't reached as their unions face expired contracts and allege hundreds of labor violations.

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Disneyland cast members could walk off the job; here's why

Some 14,000 cast members at Disney parks and hotels will take part in a strike authorization vote as their unions allege hundreds of labor violations.

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‘As long as it takes’: Westin Long Beach workers are on strike

Around 100 workers walked out Saturday morning and refuse to work until a new contract agreement is reached.