UCLA Labor Center’s Tia Koonse shares fast food research findings at AB 1228 hearing

Tia Koonse, testified at a hearing in Sacramento considering Assembly Bill 1228 (AB1228). Koonse discussed recent research findings pointing to numerous wage and overtime violations in the fast food industry and the need to hold both franchisors and franchisees accountable to improve work conditions.

New Report Explores Sectoral Boards & HRTPs in the Nail Salon Sector

The report considers opportunities and challenges in implementing two models for nail salon worker organizing.

New Brief Finds Uber & Lyft Took Highest Commissions During the Worst of Pandemic

The brief analyzes approximately 50 million Uber & Lyft trips in New York City between 2019 and 2022.

New Report Profiles California’s Private Sector Janitorial Workers

The brief finds that janitors face economic vulnerabilities due to their low wages, employment status, and gender.

UCLA Labor Center hosts ‘Young Workers and Leaders Convening’

Gathering comprised of a data gallery walk, where participants commented on current young worker data

Stuart Foundation grants the UCLA Labor Center $125k to study young workers

The funding will expand previous research examining the challenges that impact young workers across the state.

Kick off Latinx Heritage Month with Re:Work, the UCLA Labor Center Podcast

Mauricio Juarez shares his journey from working in silver mines in Mexico to working in fast-food in San Diego.

Q&A with Labor Center Research Analyst Monica Macias

Monica reflects on her journey from undergraduate intern to UCLA Labor Center research analyst.

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