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Why Gov. Newsom backtracked on ordering state workers back to the office
The mandate would have sent most state employees back to the office four days a week. Labor leaders said Newsom’s claim of ...
California’s largest state worker union delays return-to-office order
SEIU Local 1000’s agreement mirrors other unions’ deals, maintaining the current telework policy while helping California ...
Newsom backtracks on return to office order for California workers amid union demands
California Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order for state employees to abandon remote work and return to the office by ...
Fresh off testing presidential waters, Newsom announces new housing and homelessness agency
Gov. Gavin Newsom, fresh off a trip to South Carolina to test his political appeal ahead of a likely presidential run, ...
Union: State workers return to office pushed back to July 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — SEIU Local 1000, the state's largest worker union, said it's reached a bargaining agreement that delays ...
To save money now, Newsom’s new labor deals pause spending on one of California’s biggest debts
California needs $85 billion for public employees' retirement health care. Gov. Newsom's new labor deals pause spending to pre-fund that expense.
Newsom underscores immigrants role in construction as “foundational” to fire rebuildings
California Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized the Trump administration’s continued raids as “theater” and a disgrace.” ...
Gov. Newsom signs housing bill overhauling California's landmark environmental law
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a bill that will remake California's landmark environmental protection rules.
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Why Newsom backtracked on ordering state workers back to the office
The mandate would have sent most state employees back to the office four days a week. Labor leaders said Newsom’s claim of “operational necessity” rings hollow.