Through her work with California NORML, Pamela Lopez is advocating on behalf of Assembly Bill 2188, a workers-rights bill that would prevent employers from discriminating against those who consume cannabis off the clock. As a newly legal market, Lopez notes that it’s possible to shape the paradigm and create a more inclusive industry. […]
To help Latinas amplify their voice, CNC works within communities to educate people about how local governments work and provide training to show them how to organize and make those public agencies address the issues that matter to them. […]
A young girl and her mother spoke up about pollution causing health problems in their Imperial Valley community–and got action. […]
During her time as a councilmember, Esmeralda Soria has worked on three main issues: housing, investing in disadvantaged communities, and parks that have been forgotten. […]
The Workforce Development Board of Solano County collaborates with a number of local agencies to help veterans find jobs and train for new careers. […]
The Workforce Development Board of Solano County and its partners are giving ex-offenders and justice involved citizens a path to employment. […]
People with disabilities can learn how to write a resume, read and understand job descriptions and apply for jobs online. The goal is to help those with disabilities to become as independent as possible. […]
Employment specialists analyze each client’s level of education, skills, work history and goals and teaches them how to carry out a successful job hunt–no matter what their barrier to employment are. […]
Apprenticeships are a way to build a skills-foundation and receive an education, all while earning a competitive wage. And for employers, investing in employees leads to greater employee satisfaction, which in turn leads to better workers and longer employee retention. […]
Complex problems require complex solutions. It’s tempting to think homelessness can be solved merely through more affordable housing. But that’s just a stopgap. The homeless need a living wage, jobs that use their skills, and resources like gas money and child care in order to continue working. These needs won’t be met by one agency alone. But when organizations like CWA unite with private partners, they can change the lives of people like Markitha Welcome and Malik Woods. […]
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