Jan 9, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
For years, Brenden Garcia, a Staff Services Coordinator at the Department of Rehabilitation in Richmond, endured constant harassment and intimidation from a manager whose favoritism and mismanagement created a toxic workplace. Like many of his coworkers, Brenden saw...
Jan 9, 2026 | Newsletter Articles
On the evening of December 11, 2025, Bakersfield College celebrated the pinning of nursing graduates from the Fall 2025 cohort. Among those graduates were four of our apprentices: Megan Baligad, Tiffany Contreras, and Annie Gaeta of Wasco State Prison; and Roxanna...
Dec 24, 2025 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates
“Winter is here, time to bundle up, warm up, and rise up!” As the chill of winter settles in, I’m reminded of the warmth we create when we come together. Whether it’s the heat from a shared victory or the fire of solidarity, Unit 15 continues to prove that no season...
Dec 24, 2025 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates |
When broken equipment threatened the safety and efficiency of the kitchen, one cook didn’t just wait for change—he made it happen. For months, staff had been submitting work orders for malfunctioning griddles and ovens, only to see little to no action from the...
Dec 24, 2025 | Bargaining Unit 15 Updates
When custodians at Napa State Hospital were asked to clean up long-abandoned medical equipment stored in a basement known to be infested with mice, rats, and roaches, Eric Bowers didn’t hesitate to act. The conditions were not only unsanitary—they were unacceptable....
