Union Demands End to Retaliation Against Workers Who Rejected Takeaway Deal More than 300 Teamsters at National Ready Mixed Concrete were locked out of their jobs after overwhelmingly rejecting a contract packed with concessions, including cuts to seniority, unchecked management power, and substandard wages. The lockout affects drivers, mechanics, and bulk material haulers at ten locations across Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. “Let’s be clear. This isn’t about what the company can afford. Their own president admitted it’s not about the money, they just don’t want to pay,” said Tom Gesualdi, Director of the Teamsters Building Material and Construction Trade Division. “This is…
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L.A. Theatre Works, the world’s foremost producer of audio theater, has launched a monthly subscription service offering global access to over 400 plays in its unrivaled catalog of classic, contemporary and original plays, with additional titles added every month. The seemingly endless selection of theatrical works includes classics by Anton Chekhov, Henrik Ibsen, Arthur Miller, Eugene O’Neill, William Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw, Oscar Wilde and Tennessee Williams, just to name a few, as well as contemporary works by Ayad Akhtar, Charles Busch, Caryl Churchill, Larissa FastHorse, Kenneth Lin, Matthew Lopez, David Mamet, Dominique Morisseau, Ken Narasaki, Qui Nguyen, Yasmina Reza, Sam Shepard, Neil Simon, Tom Stoppard, Lloyd Suh, Wendy Wasserstein, Bess Wohl and more. The catalog boasts recordings of Tony Award-winning Broadway hits, many featuring members of the…
CERRITOS – Cerritos College celebrated awarding more than 9,000 degrees and certificates at its 67th commencement ceremony – the highest number in the College’s history. This achievement marks the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking completions, reflecting a remarkable 261 percent increase in awards over the last decade. This milestone includes a significant 38 percent increase in Associate Degree for Transfer (AD-T) awards, granting nearly 1,500 AD-T degrees last year. These degrees guarantee admission to the California State University (CSU) system, providing students a direct pathway to a bachelor’s degree. By expanding this bridge to four-year institutions, Cerritos College continues to…
Historic legislation by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D -Inglewood) to repair harm inflicted on California descendants of formerly enslaved people was overwhelmingly approved by the State Assembly today. AB 57 and AB 62, both authored by McKinnor, are part of the California Legislative Black Caucus’ “Road to Repair” legislative package. AB 57 will address systemic inequities in homeownership by reserving a portion of the funds within California’s Home Purchase Assistance Program specifically for the descendants of formerly enslaved people. This targeted approach acknowledges the historical harms caused by slavery and systemic racism and aims to provide reparative housing assistance. AB 57…
Students must either reside or attend college in an eligible area near a Spectrum corporate office. That means Los Angeles students who are attending college in Austin, Charlotte, Denver, Stamford, CT or St. Louis, MO may qualify. Charter Communications, Inc., which operates the Spectrum brand of connectivity and entertainment services, today opened applications for Spectrum Scholars, the Company’s annual scholarship and professional development program for college students with financial need. Now accepting applications for its fifth class, Spectrum has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships through Spectrum Scholars since 2020. Eligible students can learn more and apply by April 4. Each of…
Clean California Program Accepting Multimedia Art Contest Submissions until Mar. 24; Cash Prizes Awarded for Winning Entries SACRAMENTO — A statewide multimedia contest led by the Clean California program is accepting entries from K-12 students through Monday, Mar. 24. The contest calls on students to create either a 30-second video or an 8.5″ x 14″ (or smaller) handmade poster to illustrate how litter impacts California communities. “At Caltrans, we take pride in our communities we call home, and we encourage all Californians to be responsible stewards of our great state,” said Caltrans Director Tony Tavares. “We hope this contest helps…