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2009


The House Wins
Economic Policy Institute, November 13, 2009

On jobs impact, more untruthful than just making it up...
Health Access, November 11, 2009

Problems with the "free-rider" provision...
Health Access, October 21, 2009

Studies Show Furloughs Not Saving State
California Progress Report, October 17, 2009

The Cost of Furloughs Audio
KQED Forum, October 16, 2009

Furloughs saving less than expected, study says
San Francisco Chronicle, October 16, 2009

UC Berkeley study: Furloughs aren't a magic bullet for California budget
San Francisco Business Times, October 15, 2009

Furlough days may not save that much money
ABC 7 KGO-TV, October 15, 2009

Whither healthcare reform? Policy experts at Berkeley offer insights and predictions on the debate
UC Berkeley News, September 21, 2009

Furloughs May Not Save As Much As States Hope
Webcast Audio
NPR All Things Considered, September 10, 2009

California needs labor research and education
San Jose Mercury News, September 6, 2009

Despite Early Fears, San Francisco's Health Care Plan Doesn't Hurt Small Business
New America Media, September 3, 2009

Health care reform: Shared risk, responsibility
San Francisco Chronicle, September 3, 2009

Do Worker Furloughs Really Do the Job? Audio
NPR All Things Considered, September 2, 2009

Ken Jacobs on health care coverage Audio
Green 960 Labor Report, August 27, 2009

Rx for Gavin Newsom: Rave Reviews for San Francisco Health Plan Give Needed Boost to Dem Hopeful
Santa Barbara Independent, August 27, 2009

Small business owners fear new health care burden
Sacramento Bee, August 26, 2009

Opinion: Congress Should Pass Law Strengthening Unions
San Jose Mercury News, August 26, 2009

Predicting health reform's impact?
Health Access, August 21, 2009

A Public Option That Works
New York Times, August 21, 2009

Study finds S.F. health plan didn't hurt jobs
San Francisco Chronicle, August 21, 2009

Healthy San Francisco Mandate Did Not Lead to Job Losses, Study Says
California Healthline, August 21, 2009

Jenifer MacGillvary on Family-Friendly Workplaces and the Union Difference Audio
Green 960 Labor Report, August 17, 2009

The Union Difference
Work and Family Blog (Sloan Work and Family Research Network), July 29, 2009

How to Get to Work-Life Balance
DMI Blog, July 28, 2009

Taking the time to care
CT@Work/JournalInquirer.com, July 23, 2009

Report Shows Unions Have Positive Impact on Family-Friendly Workplace Policies
Non-Custodial Parent Community, July 20, 2009

Berkeley Study: Research Shows Unions Have a Positive Impact on Family-Friendly Workplace Policies
American Chronicle, July 16, 2009

Claim: Family-Friendly Workplace Policies Traced to Unions
Central Valley Business Times, July 16, 2009

Healthy San Francisco Has Increased Access, Reduced Utilization
Health Leaders Media, July 2, 2009

The Daily Dose - Policy Brief: How to Structure a "Play-or-Pay" Requirement on Employers: Lessons from California for National Health Reform
Office of the Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, June 25, 2009

EFCA Would Help Blacks Find Economic Recovery
Roll Call, April 21, 2009

Many employed Californians go without health insurance
Sacramento Bee, April 3, 2009

500,000 lost health insurance, report says
San Francisco Chronicle, April 2, 2009

Report: Uninsured to grow without reform
Memphis Business Journal, April 2, 2009

Berkeley Report: CA Health Care in Crisis
KCBS, April 2, 2009

No Recovery in Sight -- Unless We Pass Health Reform
Huffington Post, April 1, 2009

2008


Yudof Grants Funds to UC Labor Programs Following State Cuts
Daily Cal, December 2, 2008

UC restores labor program governor tried to cut
San Francisco Chronicle, November 29, 2008

Health care crisis makes our economic illness worse
Sacramento Bee, October 25, 2008

14 months into job search, 'I'm looking for anything'
Modesto Bee, September 9, 2008

Exports jump at L.A., Long Beach ports but imports falter
Los Angeles Times, September 2, 2008

Job picture is bleak for U.S. workers
ABC7 News, September 1, 2008

U.S. labor unions making gains - slowly
San Francisco Chronicle, August 31, 2008

Global Warming Solutions Should Produce Good Jobs
San Francisco Chronicle, August 1, 2008

With paid sick days, a wellspring of good
Sacramento Bee, May 27, 2008

Study: Sick Leave Measure Would Benefit Public Health
KPBS, May 12, 2008

Celebrating Mother’s Day: Help Working Moms Pass California Paid Sick Days Law
California Progress Report, May 11, 2008

Research Shows Paid Sick Days Policy Likely to Have a Positive Impact on Public Health
California Chronicle, May 9, 2008

Unions Can Help Us Get Over the Mountaintop Towards the Promised Land
Huffington Post, April 4, 2008

In pursuit of economic justice
Philadelphia Inquirer, April 4, 2008

Between Bootstraps and the Bullet, 40 Years Later, King’s Vision Still Misinterpreted
New America Media, April 4, 2008

Beyond the Mountaintop
Tapped: The American Prospect Blog, April 3, 2008

Forty Years Later, Still Far From the Mountaintop
Campaign for America’s Future Blog, April 2, 2008

Assessing 'King's Prescription for Poverty' Audio
NPR’s News and Notes, March 31, 2008


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