Safeway workers' strike averted, unions say it's a ‘victory’

((Crohn– A preliminary agreement was reached between Safeway workers and the company, according to UFCW Local 5 and UFCW Local 648 unions. The agreement occurred just an hour before the strike, according to the unions. “This is a hard and inspiring victory,” said John Ferham Local Fahm at UFCW and President of the Local UFCW … Read more

'Not just workers': California Farm Bureau defends agricultural employees amongst ICE raids

(Crohn) – California’s farm office speaks against the last wave of ice activity (immigration and customs) and supporting the agricultural workforce that they say are “necessary for the success and sustainability of agriculture and education in the state.” The Gulf region is preparing for the day of protest “No Kings” In a statement issued on … Read more