health California’s lowest paid health workers want a pay boost but face opposition By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | April 25, 2023 Some small hospitals, already under financial pressure, say they can't afford proposed wage increases.
California A California physician training program adds diversity, but where do graduates end up? By Stephanie Stephens | KFF Health News | April 25, 2023 The University of California expects to grow the number of medical students in the program to nearly 500 by the 2026-27 academic year.
Bay Area Key California legislator proposes raising teacher pay by 50% over 7 years, paid for by state funding By John Fensterwald | EdSource | April 19, 2023 Educator pay raises would still have to be negotiated at the district level.
Bay Area Cal State undergraduate workers seek union representation By Rocky Walker | CalMatters | April 14, 2023 Undergraduate student assistants are calling for more work hours, paid sick time, and higher wages.
Bay Area What stands between you and a four-day week By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | April 7, 2023 Evidence from pilot programs show that 32-hour weeks are feasible, but business groups in California say it won’t work for all companies.
Education Extra pay could lure experienced teachers to poorer schools. Why California won’t do it. By Joe Hong and Erica Yee | CalMatters | March 30, 2023 Throughout the state, schools with the highest rates of low-income students have fewer experienced teachers.
Bay Area OUSD educators walk out in wildcat strike action By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | March 24, 2023 Striking teachers want to raise their salaries to the median in Alameda County.
Bay Area California is preparing more credentialed teachers, but is it enough? By Diana Lambert | EdSource | March 24, 2023 California is one of the few states seeing an increase in entrants to the teaching profession.
budget CalPERS to pay $800 million settlement over claims it misled retirees on costs of long-term care insurance By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | March 20, 2023 Retired California government workers will get tens of thousands of dollars if they give up their long-term care insurance.
Bay Area Court ruling opens door to gig driver unionization, say labor advocates By Grace Gedye | CalMatters | March 20, 2023 A court ruling last week upheld much of a 2020 gig-worker initiative, but found part of the measure was invalid.