The bill to provide unemployment benefits to strikers awaits its fate
On this final day of the legislative session, many eyes in Sacramento are on one particular measure making its way through the state Senate. It would allow workers who have been on strike for more than two weeks, like Hollywood writers and actors, to apply for unemployment insurance.
Reporter: Farida Jabwala Romero, KQED
Rush goes to Sacramento to push the Bills forward
It’s the last day of the legislative session in Sacramento — and that means the fate of dozens of bills must be decided as the hours and minutes tick down. The Assembly and Senate have until midnight to send bills to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk.
Reporter: Guy Marzarati, KQED
A minimum wage increase is on the table for thousands of healthcare workers
A $25 minimum wage is expected for tens of thousands of California’s lowest-paid health care workers. The pay increase will be for people like nursing assistants, medical technicians and janitors.
Reporter: Ana Ybarra, CalMatters