by Toneshia Harris | Jun 19, 2008 | World News
Established in 2000 by the United Nations General Assembly, World Refugee Day was first celebrated in 2001. The date of June 20 was chosen to coincide with Africa Refugee Day. Each year, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) selects a theme and... by Toneshia Harris | Jun 19, 2008 | Local News
Wow! This is huge! If we pass this bill for federal employees, then well be one step closer to paid family leave for everyone. Everyone needs paid family and medical leave and its past time to start putting this policy in place. Its time for the federal government to... by Toneshia Harris | Jun 19, 2008 | World News
Saudi Arabia is considering boosting oil production to its highest level in more than 25 years in order to bring down record prices and ease political pressure from the U.S. and other developed countries. The kingdom would complete the development of its giant... by Toneshia Harris | Jun 19, 2008 | Local News
In April, the Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to approve a landmark policy that ensures that low income workers and their communities benefit from the construction jobs created by city redevelopment projects. The Construction Careers and Project... by Toneshia Harris | Jun 19, 2008 | Local News
Last month, community, labor and faith leaders came together to call for the City of San Jose to assure that it is truly building a better airport – by ensuring a living wage, establishing increased oversight of subcontractors, and guaranteeing the highest...