Stories about Labor
City College panel wants to slow down big administrative salary hikes
Budget committee seeks outside audit before approving hefty raises for senior officials at a time when the school is cutting classes.
‘If you’re done with poverty, build your union’
Labor leader Sara Nelson—credited with spurring the end of the government shutdown—on Hong Kong, labor history, and affordable housing.
Behind the ‘dark money’ in the DA’s race
There's a grassroots committee for Chesa Boudin, with some unlikely donors; Suzy Loftus is making it an issue. Here's what's really going on.
As Amazon burns, Democratic leaders deny climate-change debate
Effort to get presidential candidates to focus on the future of the planet fail at Democratic National Committee meeting.
‘American Factory’ a tale of two blue collars: US and Chinese
Obamas' project for Netflix yields an eye-opening doc that shows how one innovative solution to a factory closing went awry.
Arts Forecast: Frameline Fest gets new executive director, more …
House of Joy, Metallica + SF Symphony, Purple Rain, Herbie Hancock, Border People, and more upcoming arts events.
Facebook money pushes Chiu housing bill
Complex regional housing bill is driven by tech and development interests with no concern for out-of-control office growth.
Big Telecom tries another deregulation scam in Sacramento
In the name of protecting internet calls, bill would eliminate state control over pretty much every type of telecommunications in California.
Mayor Lee’s ‘jobs agenda’ made life worse for many San Franciscans
New study shows that attracting high-skilled tech jobs to cities in the name of creating jobs has a net negative impact on the working-class population.
After 50 years, SF poised to move on public power
Plus: The Chron asks some questions about homelessness. That's The Agenda for July 29-Aug 4