UCSB Grad Students Strike for Cost-of-Living Adjustment
Thousands demonstrated on Thursday at the Santa Barbara university to demand better pay for graduate student instructors.
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1,700 Could Lose Food Benefits Over Rule Change
Additional requirements for food stamps will have “punitive effect” says social services office.
In-Home Caregivers Get a Raise
After four months of negotiations, county approves wage rise to $13.77 an hour.
United Domestic Workers Union Request a Raise
The union represents about 3,000 in-home caregivers throughout Santa Barbara County who are currently paid $12.10 an hour.
Still Time to Get Your California Earned Income Tax Credit
Working parents with children under 6 can get an additional $1,000 credit next year.
City of Santa Barbara’s Five Highest-Paid Public Employees
The city’s number-one earner beat out his boss by making more than his base pay in overtime.
Councilmember Rowse Blisters Hire-Local Program as ‘Quid Pro Quo’
He accused the pro-union council majority of making the deal in exchange for continued political support and campaign donations.
Grocery Union Holds Demonstration at Ralphs
At Tuesday’s protest, union members were hopeful contract disputes could be resolved and a strike avoided.
Supreme Court Rules Against Former Oil Platform Worker
The worker’s lawsuit argued for overtime pay for off-work time, including sleep, on a Santa Barbara Channel oil rig.
California Bill to Disrupt Gig Economy
The bill would create clearer guidelines on minimum wage, overtime, workers’ comp, disability, and other benefits.
