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SEIU 521 union members picket against their leadership
SEIU 521 members said it’s the first time they have picketed against their leadership
A group of union members of Service Employees International Union Local 521 in Bakersfield say they are sorely discontented and held a picket downtown last Friday dubbed a “Call to Action.”
Sikhs begin trek from Bakersfield to Sacramento in Fearless for Justice march
The Fearless for Justice March aims to raise public awareness about Sikhs facing repression
Bakersfield resident Rajinder Singh Chauhan was 17 years old and living in New Delhi on October 31, 1984, a day that changed his life forever.
Latinas struggle with wage gap as advocates fight for pay equity and better protections
Despite being one of the fastest-growing demographic groups in the U.S., Latinas continue to face a stark pay gap.
Kern County residents divided over carbon capture project: Supporters highlight economic benefits, opponents raise health concerns
Hundreds of people at the Kern County Planning Commission meeting on Sep. 13.
Hundreds of people turned out to the Kern Planning Commission this month to support or oppose California Resources Corporation’s (CRC) proposal to capture carbon dioxide from oil field installations in western Kern County.
UFW convention focuses on growth, protections for nation’s farmworkers
Hundreds of delegates attend the United Farm Workers’ Union 22nd Constitutional Convention in Bakersfield
Under the theme of “every worker is an organizer,” Mechanics Bank Arena in Bakersfield played host to the United Farm Workers’ Union 22nd Constitutional Convention this week, drawing support from the Biden White House along with speakers Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Adam Schiff.
Clinica Sierra Vista launches innovative Addiction Medicine Fellowship to tackle substance use disorders
Today, Clinica Sierra Vista announced the launch of its Addiction Medicine Fellowship, which is in partnership with the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program.