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ReWork Research

The Elon Musk Funder Trying to Sway the Race for LA’s Top Lawyer

Published: October 29, 2026

In the Headlines

The Latino Community Is The Invisible Backbone Of The Cannabis Industry (Op-Ed)

Published: October 7, 2026

ReWork Research

NIH-funded study investigates health risks from mold, allergen exposures in cannabis facilities

Published: October 7, 2026

ReWork Research

Rideshare Drivers Want a Fair Hearing Before Losing Their Jobs

Published: September 24, 2026

In the Headlines

Conversations from the Frontline: Episode 3 – Workers Rising: The Power of Joy & Solidarity

Published: September 17, 2026

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McOsker On Wage Theft: The Random Lengths Interview

Published: September 3, 2026

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Landmark Research Report Sounds the Alarm on Bossware in California

Published: October 9, 2026

ReWork Research

UCLA Releases New Research on Wage Theft, Mistreatment Experienced by Koreatown Supermarket Workers

Published: February 19, 2026

California Supreme Court Upholds Ruling That University of California Employment Policy Discriminates Against Undocumented Students

Published: November 6, 2025

ReWork Research

New Report from UCLA Reveals Labor Violations, Dangerous Working Conditions in the Los Angeles Meatpacking and Food Processing Industry

Published: November 5, 2025

Groundbreaking Report Reveals Unsafe Working Conditions, Wage Theft, and How Diversity and Organizing is Transforming Jobs in California’s Cannabis Industry

Published: May 28, 2025

Dream Resource Center (DRC)

Governor Newsom Fails California’s Students and Values by Vetoing Bill That Would Ensure Equal Employment Opportunities for All Students Regardless of Immigration Status

Published: September 24, 2024

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UCLA Labor Center to host arts and culture community event celebrating 15th anniversary of immigrant youth fellowship

Published: October 2, 2026

ReWork Research

UCLA to Release New Report on Subpar Labor Conditions Experienced by Supermarket Workers in Los Angeles and Orange County Koreatowns

Published: February 13, 2026

ReWork Research

UCLA to Release New Report on Wage Theft, Labor Violations in the Los Angeles Food Meatpacking and Food Processing Industry

Published: October 20, 2025

California’s Fast-Growing Nail Salon Workforce Faces Low Wages & Misclassification, Says New Research From UCLA & CHNSC

Published: March 7, 2024

Dream Resource Center (DRC)

Hundreds of Undocumented Students to Rally to Urge UC to Keep its Promise of Removing Hiring Restrictions for Students

Published: November 13, 2023

Dream Resource Center (DRC)

Undocumented Students, Legal Scholars, and Labor Experts Host Teach-In as UC Nears Deadline for Plan to Hire Undocumented Students

Published: November 6, 2023