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Governor Newsom names new California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Building after Labor and Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he is naming the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Building in honor of pioneering labor leader Dolores Huerta.
California Takes Action to Help Eligible People Retain their CalFresh Food Benefits
H.R.1. expanded work requirements for some people receiving CalFresh, putting their food benefits at risk. California is taking action to help more eligible people keep their benefits.
State Workforce Board Announces $5.7 Million to Build Career Pathways in Quantum and Fusion
The California Workforce Development Board announced $5,744,665 million in Workforce Accelerator Fund 14 awards to five projects that will help Californians prepare for and access quality jobs in the state’s growing quantum and fusion industries.
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Labor Day, Celebrating Progress for California Workers
Labor Day, Celebrating Progress for California Workers Blog post: September 4, 2026 As Californians observe Labor Day, workers across the state are experiencing growth in wages, job opportunities, and access to career‑building resources. “California’s workforce is...
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