UC Berkeley Labor Center
@ucblaborcenter.bsky.social
The Labor Center conducts research and education on issues related to labor and employment. Our trainings serve to educate a diverse new generation of labor leaders. We also engage UC Berkeley students in learning about the labor movement.
@nextcity.org: "We Asked County Leaders What Medicaid’s Next Chapter Looks Like. They’re Bracing for It." Counties can either absorb the fallout of change to Medi-Cal due to OBBBA/HR1—or lead the way in building stronger, more resilient health systems.
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We Asked County Leaders What Medicaid’s Next Chapter Looks Like. They’re Bracing for It.
Op-ed: With Congress's new tax law adding red tape and reporting rules for Medicaid, counties can either absorb the fallout — or lead the way in building stronger, more resilient health systems.
nextcity.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
@nextcity.org: "We Asked County Leaders What Medicaid’s Next Chapter Looks Like. They’re Bracing for It." Counties can either absorb the fallout of change to Medi-Cal due to OBBBA/HR1—or lead the way in building stronger, more resilient health systems.
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nextcity.org/urbanist-new...
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As AI transforms jobs, labor is pushing for adoption that centers workers & communities, embraces common-sense guardrails, and improves workers’ quality of life on & off the job. More from UC Berkeley Labor Center: https://inequality.org/article/an-alternative-vision-for-the-future-of-tech-and-work/
An Alternative Vision for the Future of Tech and Work: A First Look at Labor’s AI Values
A new report details how unions are responding to AI in the workplace.
inequality.org
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As AI transforms jobs, labor is pushing for adoption that centers workers & communities, embraces common-sense guardrails, and improves workers’ quality of life on & off the job. More from UC Berkeley Labor Center: https://inequality.org/article/an-alternative-vision-for-the-future-of-tech-and-work/
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Where the real policy #wonks at?!
@mishal-khan.bsky.social of @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social has you covered:
www.hardresetmedia.com/p/roundups-o...
@mishal-khan.bsky.social of @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social has you covered:
www.hardresetmedia.com/p/roundups-o...
Roundups on state-level tech and work legislation [July-October 2025]
Updates from the University of California Berkeley Labor Center Technology and Work program
www.hardresetmedia.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Where the real policy #wonks at?!
@mishal-khan.bsky.social of @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social has you covered:
www.hardresetmedia.com/p/roundups-o...
@mishal-khan.bsky.social of @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social has you covered:
www.hardresetmedia.com/p/roundups-o...
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The message on AI is consistent across American unions: the technology has transformative potential, but it needs guardrails and worker input on its development and deployment @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social
inequality.org/article/an-a...
inequality.org/article/an-a...
An Alternative Vision for the Future of Tech and Work: A First Look at Labor’s AI Values
A new report details how unions are responding to AI in the workplace.
inequality.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The message on AI is consistent across American unions: the technology has transformative potential, but it needs guardrails and worker input on its development and deployment @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social
inequality.org/article/an-a...
inequality.org/article/an-a...
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Emerging technologies are reshaping the workplace. While these technologies can be beneficial, workers and researchers are increasingly reporting negative impacts.
Learn more from @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social's Mishal Khan and Annette Bernhardt in @techpolicy.press.web.brid.gy: bit.ly/47K3uP2
Learn more from @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social's Mishal Khan and Annette Bernhardt in @techpolicy.press.web.brid.gy: bit.ly/47K3uP2
Evaluating Trends and Challenges in State Regulation of Workplace Technologies | TechPolicy.Press
The 2025 US state legislative session has been something of a watershed moment for tech and work policy, write Mishal Khan and Annette Bernhardt.
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Emerging technologies are reshaping the workplace. While these technologies can be beneficial, workers and researchers are increasingly reporting negative impacts.
Learn more from @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social's Mishal Khan and Annette Bernhardt in @techpolicy.press.web.brid.gy: bit.ly/47K3uP2
Learn more from @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social's Mishal Khan and Annette Bernhardt in @techpolicy.press.web.brid.gy: bit.ly/47K3uP2
State lawmakers have tackled the risks of AI-driven job displacement in limited ways, with a division emerging between “carrot” versus “stick” approaches. In CA, Newsom's veto of the “No Robo Bosses Act” was "such a lost opportunity" says Annette Bernhardt. news.bloomberglaw.com/bloomberg-go...
Statehouse AI Job-Loss Solutions Range From Punitive to Positive
State lawmakers have tackled the risks of AI-driven job displacement in limited ways, with a division emerging between “carrot” versus “stick” legislative approaches.
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
State lawmakers have tackled the risks of AI-driven job displacement in limited ways, with a division emerging between “carrot” versus “stick” approaches. In CA, Newsom's veto of the “No Robo Bosses Act” was "such a lost opportunity" says Annette Bernhardt. news.bloomberglaw.com/bloomberg-go...
Join us this Friday (11/14, 4:30pm) for a screening of the short film When We Fight—the story of the LA Teachers' Strike—followed by a panel discussion with leading educator activists in local teachers’ unions. Learn about their current campaigns! laborcenter.berkeley.edu/event/when-w...
When We Fight: Film Screening & Panel
Join the UC Berkeley Labor Center on November 14, 2025, for a screening of the short film When We Fight, followed by a panel discussion with leading educator activists in local teachers’ unions. Learn...
laborcenter.berkeley.edu
November 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Join us this Friday (11/14, 4:30pm) for a screening of the short film When We Fight—the story of the LA Teachers' Strike—followed by a panel discussion with leading educator activists in local teachers’ unions. Learn about their current campaigns! laborcenter.berkeley.edu/event/when-w...
In debates about how AI could impact workers in the years to come, we must pay attention to the wide range of concerns that worker organizations have about technology adoption, as well as the alternative vision they are putting forth. inequality.org/article/an-a...
An Alternative Vision for the Future of Tech and Work: A First Look at Labor’s AI Values
A new report details how unions are responding to AI in the workplace.
inequality.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
In debates about how AI could impact workers in the years to come, we must pay attention to the wide range of concerns that worker organizations have about technology adoption, as well as the alternative vision they are putting forth. inequality.org/article/an-a...
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Researchers see “an emerging societal consensus across labor, professional associations, and consumers that key functions such as education, health care, and government are vital for the public good and must be performed by a human.“ AI automation is not inevitable.
AI in the workplace isn’t just automation. Workers report discrimination, intensified workloads, and even automated firing. New state policies aim to center workers, write Mishal Khan and Annette Bernhardt from the Technology and Work Program at the UC Berkeley Labor Center.
Evaluating Trends and Challenges in State Regulation of Workplace Technologies | TechPolicy.Press
The 2025 US state legislative session has been something of a watershed moment for tech and work policy, write Mishal Khan and Annette Bernhardt.
www.techpolicy.press
November 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Researchers see “an emerging societal consensus across labor, professional associations, and consumers that key functions such as education, health care, and government are vital for the public good and must be performed by a human.“ AI automation is not inevitable.
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
AI in the workplace isn’t just automation. Workers report discrimination, intensified workloads, and even automated firing. New state policies aim to center workers, write Mishal Khan and Annette Bernhardt from our Technology and Work Program.
www.techpolicy.press/evaluating-t...
www.techpolicy.press/evaluating-t...
Evaluating Trends and Challenges in State Regulation of Workplace Technologies | TechPolicy.Press
The 2025 US state legislative session has been something of a watershed moment for tech and work policy, write Mishal Khan and Annette Bernhardt.
www.techpolicy.press
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
AI in the workplace isn’t just automation. Workers report discrimination, intensified workloads, and even automated firing. New state policies aim to center workers, write Mishal Khan and Annette Bernhardt from our Technology and Work Program.
www.techpolicy.press/evaluating-t...
www.techpolicy.press/evaluating-t...
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The UC Berkeley Labor Center/ Institute for Research on Labor and Employment seeks a Grants and Contracts Administrator to be based in Berkeley, CA. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The UC Berkeley Labor Center/ Institute for Research on Labor and Employment seeks a Grants and Contracts Administrator to be based in Berkeley, CA. Details can be found at: unionjobs.com/listing.php?... #1u #UnionStrong @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social
The UC Berkeley Labor Center is hiring a grants and contracts administrator. Learn more and apply! The first review date is 10/31/2025.
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Job Opening: Grants and Contracts Administrator
The UC Berkeley Labor Center seeks a Grants and Contracts Administrator.
laborcenter.berkeley.edu
October 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
The UC Berkeley Labor Center is hiring a grants and contracts administrator. Learn more and apply! The first review date is 10/31/2025.
laborcenter.berkeley.edu/job-opening-...
laborcenter.berkeley.edu/job-opening-...
“At the heart of everything Kent did was his unwavering commitment to protecting and uplifting immigrant workers.” www.latimes.com/business/sto...
Kent Wong, a champion of nonviolent resistance in the L.A. labor movement, dies at 69
Kent Wong, who spent decades teaching a doctrine of nonviolent resistance, died Wednesday at a hospital in Los Angeles at the age of 69.
www.latimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
“At the heart of everything Kent did was his unwavering commitment to protecting and uplifting immigrant workers.” www.latimes.com/business/sto...
We will miss our steadfast partner and friend. Our hearts go out to his family, our colleagues at the UCLA Labor Center, and all who were touched by him. We salute a life well lived. Rest in power, Kent Wong.
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The UC Berkeley Labor Center Mourns the Loss of Friend and Colleague Kent Wong
The Labor Center is deeply saddened by the passing of our long-time colleague and friend, Kent Wong, project director for labor and community partnerships and former director of our sister labor cente...
laborcenter.berkeley.edu
October 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
We will miss our steadfast partner and friend. Our hearts go out to his family, our colleagues at the UCLA Labor Center, and all who were touched by him. We salute a life well lived. Rest in power, Kent Wong.
laborcenter.berkeley.edu/the-uc-berke...
laborcenter.berkeley.edu/the-uc-berke...
The UC Berkeley Labor Center mourns Kent Wong, our longtime colleague and friend. A passionate champion for workers—especially immigrants—and students, Kent dedicated his life to justice. Our hearts are with our colleagues at the UCLA Labor Center.
October 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The UC Berkeley Labor Center mourns Kent Wong, our longtime colleague and friend. A passionate champion for workers—especially immigrants—and students, Kent dedicated his life to justice. Our hearts are with our colleagues at the UCLA Labor Center.
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UFW mourns the passing of our brother Kent Wong. Please watch Kent speak in beautiful short video connecting his time with UFW to his view of the importance of solidary across labor and race and cultural backgrounds.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODkU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODkU...
Kent Wong on Solidarity: action
YouTube video by W.K. Kellogg Foundation
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October 8, 2025 at 11:45 PM
UFW mourns the passing of our brother Kent Wong. Please watch Kent speak in beautiful short video connecting his time with UFW to his view of the importance of solidary across labor and race and cultural backgrounds.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODkU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODkU...
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We’re at the annual Health Care conference hosted by @capitolweekly.bsky.social. Our @thewallner.bsky.social joined @jodihicks.bsky.social of @ppactionca.bsky.social, @mirandadz.bsky.social of @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social, & more to discuss the devastating impact of H.R. 1 on our health care access.
October 1, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We’re at the annual Health Care conference hosted by @capitolweekly.bsky.social. Our @thewallner.bsky.social joined @jodihicks.bsky.social of @ppactionca.bsky.social, @mirandadz.bsky.social of @ucblaborcenter.bsky.social, & more to discuss the devastating impact of H.R. 1 on our health care access.
Report looking at wages & economic challenges for workers & families in Alameda & Contra Costa Counties during the recovery from the COVID-19 recession. Workers had real wage growth, but many still struggled to make ends meet in 2021-2023. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/state-of-wor...
The State of Working East Bay, 2021-2023
This report is the second in a series of reports looking at wages, living conditions, and economic challenges for workers and their families in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. It finds that while E...
laborcenter.berkeley.edu
October 7, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Report looking at wages & economic challenges for workers & families in Alameda & Contra Costa Counties during the recovery from the COVID-19 recession. Workers had real wage growth, but many still struggled to make ends meet in 2021-2023. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/state-of-wor...
Our Low-Wage Work Program is hiring a Research & Policy Associate. Learn more:
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Job Opening: Research & Policy Associate, Low-Wage Work Program (Assistant/ Associate/ Full Specialist)
The UC Berkeley Labor Center seeks applications for a Research & Policy Associate in the Low-Wage Work Team.
laborcenter.berkeley.edu
October 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Our Low-Wage Work Program is hiring a Research & Policy Associate. Learn more:
laborcenter.berkeley.edu/job-opening-...
laborcenter.berkeley.edu/job-opening-...
We just released a major overhaul of our online policy guide to major laws, bills, and concepts in the regulation of workplace technologies–including developments from the 2025 legislative session.
laborcenter.berkeley.edu/tech-and-wor...
laborcenter.berkeley.edu/tech-and-wor...
The Current Landscape of Tech and Work Policy in the U.S.: A Guide to Key Laws, Bills, and Concepts
Updated September 2025. An overview of current U.S. public policy that regulates employers’ use of digital workplace technologies.
laborcenter.berkeley.edu
September 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
We just released a major overhaul of our online policy guide to major laws, bills, and concepts in the regulation of workplace technologies–including developments from the 2025 legislative session.
laborcenter.berkeley.edu/tech-and-wor...
laborcenter.berkeley.edu/tech-and-wor...
Exciting new developments in our Green Economy Program! We welcome two new senior researchers, Betony Jones and Josh Sonnenfeld. Plus, updates on our refinery transition work in Contra Costa and projects aimed at growing a high-road green economy in CA. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/the-labor-ce...
The Labor Center's Green Economy Program is growing!
We welcome two new senior researchers, Betony Jones and Josh Sonnenfeld.
laborcenter.berkeley.edu
September 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Exciting new developments in our Green Economy Program! We welcome two new senior researchers, Betony Jones and Josh Sonnenfeld. Plus, updates on our refinery transition work in Contra Costa and projects aimed at growing a high-road green economy in CA. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/the-labor-ce...
Unions are articulating a vision for how AI & other digital technologies should be developed and used in the workplace. We analyzed 17 of these documents by 15 organizations and identified key values being put forward. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/a-first-look...
A First Look at Labor’s AI Values: An analysis of recent statements about technology by unions and other worker organizations
A first look at labor’s vision of what the future of AI and digital technologies should look like.
laborcenter.berkeley.edu
September 18, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Unions are articulating a vision for how AI & other digital technologies should be developed and used in the workplace. We analyzed 17 of these documents by 15 organizations and identified key values being put forward. laborcenter.berkeley.edu/a-first-look...
We looked at the wages and turnover of NYC security guards. Our study found they earn a median income of $40,311—less than 40% of the city’s Area Median Income, even though the vast majority work full time and full year.
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NYC security guards making a fraction of a livable wage, study finds | amNewYork
A new study of New York City security guards paints a picture of workers wearing shiny uniforms who are facing financial insecurity due to low wages.
www.amny.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
We looked at the wages and turnover of NYC security guards. Our study found they earn a median income of $40,311—less than 40% of the city’s Area Median Income, even though the vast majority work full time and full year.
www.amny.com/lifestyle/ci...
www.amny.com/lifestyle/ci...