Quotas and Boycotts
As the legislature winds down its activity for the year, the age-old issues of quotas and boycotts interfering with business operations have surfaced once again. There are many laws that prohibit discrimination in the business world based on attributes such as race, religion and gender, but the California legislature is attempting to legally create discrimination […]
SB 901: A Fair Compromise Protecting State and Ratepayers
As conflagrations continue to ravage our state, and after much debate in the capital, now is the final chance for lawmakers in Sacramento to approve Senate Bill 901 (SB 901) — a package of much-needed wildfire prevention and financing reforms. The bill is compromise legislation which includes some important safeguards for California’s ratepayers and our […]
After Plant Closings in California: A Labor Day Story
(A modified version of an essay that appeared earlier this week in Forbes) Today’s “future of work” discussions often are ahistorical—not recognizing America’s previous experiences with technological and industrial change. So as we approach Labor Day 2018, we can gain perspective on our present situation by briefly looking at an earlier period, the widespread plant […]
Honoring the Men and Women Who Build California
On Labor Day, we honor the men and women who build our communities, cities and states. From roads to bridges, schools and municipal buildings, California’s construction industry has contributed to our local development, advancement and strength for decades. And the construction industry builds people, too, by prioritizing well-paying jobs, professional advancement and lifelong learning. Associated […]