BERKELEY'S NEWS • FEBRUARY 02, 2023
UC Berkeley Labor Center
Research & Ideas
JULY 10, 2022
Policy brief finds Living Wage Act could benefit millions of CA workers
A policy brief by UC Berkeley professor Michael Reich found that the Living Wage Act, or LWA, would allow pay increases for millions of California workers.
Research & Ideas
JULY 10, 2022
Policy brief finds Living Wage Act could benefit millions of CA workers
A policy brief by UC Berkeley professor Michael Reich found that the Living Wage Act, or LWA, would allow pay increases for millions of California workers.
City
MAY 09, 2022
Jordan Court, affordable housing community for seniors, opens in North Berkeley
Jordan Court, an affordable housing community of 34 studios for low-income and formerly houseless seniors in North Berkeley, celebrated its grand opening May 5.
City
MAY 09, 2022
Jordan Court, affordable housing community for seniors, opens in North Berkeley
Jordan Court, an affordable housing community of 34 studios for low-income and formerly houseless seniors in North Berkeley, celebrated its grand opening May 5.
UC
JANUARY 21, 2022
UC Board of Regents discusses faculty wages, sustainability
UC Berkeley faculty and staff reported dissatisfaction with wages at the UC Board of Regents meeting Thursday amid debate for salary increases for chancellors and COVID-19 administrative leaves.
UC
JANUARY 21, 2022
UC Board of Regents discusses faculty wages, sustainability
UC Berkeley faculty and staff reported dissatisfaction with wages at the UC Board of Regents meeting Thursday amid debate for salary increases for chancellors and COVID-19 administrative leaves.
City
JANUARY 03, 2022
As Bay Area cities see minimum wage increases, some push for more
California and numerous cities in the Bay Area saw their minimum wages increase as of Jan. 1, providing low-income workers with a boost to their earnings.
City
JANUARY 03, 2022
As Bay Area cities see minimum wage increases, some push for more
California and numerous cities in the Bay Area saw their minimum wages increase as of Jan. 1, providing low-income workers with a boost to their earnings.
Research & Ideas
NOVEMBER 08, 2021
UC Berkeley Labor Center report addresses workers’ technology rights
UC Berkeley Labor Center released a report Nov. 3 that provides a set of policy principles for workers' technology rights in the United States.
Research & Ideas
NOVEMBER 08, 2021
UC Berkeley Labor Center report addresses workers’ technology rights
UC Berkeley Labor Center released a report Nov. 3 that provides a set of policy principles for workers' technology rights in the United States.
UC
OCTOBER 12, 2021
UC President Michael Drake extends emergency paid sick leave to 2022
UC President Michael Drake extended the use of Emergency Paid Sick Leave to all UC employees, effective Oct. 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
UC
OCTOBER 12, 2021
UC President Michael Drake extends emergency paid sick leave to 2022
UC President Michael Drake extended the use of Emergency Paid Sick Leave to all UC employees, effective Oct. 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022.
Research & Ideas
JANUARY 20, 2021
UC Berkeley study finds low minimum wage costs state, federal government billions
The nation’s low minimum wage could be costing the federal government more than $100 billion a year, a UC Berkeley Labor Center study published Thursday finds.
Research & Ideas
JANUARY 20, 2021
UC Berkeley study finds low minimum wage costs state, federal government billions
The nation’s low minimum wage could be costing the federal government more than $100 billion a year, a UC Berkeley Labor Center study published Thursday finds.
Research & Ideas
SEPTEMBER 03, 2020
CA report details recommendations for equity in jobs affected by climate change
A report released by the California Workforce Development Board details how every industry affected by the state's climate policy can incorporate equity into jobs.
Research & Ideas
SEPTEMBER 03, 2020
CA report details recommendations for equity in jobs affected by climate change
A report released by the California Workforce Development Board details how every industry affected by the state's climate policy can incorporate equity into jobs.
Alameda County
AUGUST 26, 2020
Nurses allege unsafe working conditions, mismanagement in Bay Area hospitals amid pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic brings safety challenges to local hospitals, Berkeley and Oakland health workers are calling for stronger protective measures from hospital leadership.
Alameda County
AUGUST 26, 2020
Nurses allege unsafe working conditions, mismanagement in Bay Area hospitals amid pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic brings safety challenges to local hospitals, Berkeley and Oakland health workers are calling for stronger protective measures from hospital leadership.
Campus
AUGUST 07, 2020
UC Berkeley employee morale survey shows need for increased child care support
A July survey intended to examine the morale of UC Berkeley employees midpandemic revealed a prevalent need for child care.
Campus
AUGUST 07, 2020
UC Berkeley employee morale survey shows need for increased child care support
A July survey intended to examine the morale of UC Berkeley employees midpandemic revealed a prevalent need for child care.
