California, Gavin Newsom and worker unions

California state worker unions fight ‘inexplicable and unnecessary’ return-to-office order
Unions argue Gov. Gavin Newsom overstepped his authority by ordering workers back to offices four days a week.
Newsom orders state workers to return to the office four days a week in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing state workers to return to the office four days a week starting July 1. Less than half of the state workforce in California is currently allowed to work remotely three days a week.
Newsom orders more than 200,000 Calif. state employees to return to office
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered more than 224,000 state workers to return to the office four days a week starting July 1.
California state workers react to Newsom’s return-to-office order: ‘How does this help us?’
The sunset of current hybrid work policies came as a surprise on Monday, but wasn’t entirely unexpected, state workers said.
Newsom orders California state workers back to office at least four days a week
Newsom’s executive order requires that state agencies and departments under his authority that offer telework as an option to their employees soon change their policies and require that their employees work a minimum of four in-person days per work week, although case-by-case exceptions will be considered.
The return-to-office question on California state workers’ minds: ‘Why now?’
State employees are still grasping for answers to that question in the wake of Newsom’s surprising announcement forcing them back into offices more frequently. Pr
State Dept. Plans to Close Diplomatic Missions and Fire Employees Overseas
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Maryland State GOP House members call Democrats ‘reactionary’ in response to DOGE cuts. Dems ask why they’re not standing up for federal workers.
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State of Texas ends remote work for government employees
Gov. Abbott's push mandating a return to the office mirrors similar efforts taken by President Trump, who ordered federal ...
California is bringing most state employees back to the office for four days a week this summer
Gov. Gavin Newsom's office said on Monday that the state employs 224,000 full-time workers, and over half already work in the ...
Devens inmate, Mass. state employee, charged with drug smuggling at prison
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Parental leave for Alabama state employees, educators moves closer to becoming law
Currently, state employees must use a combination of sick leave and unpaid time off if they wish to stay home after a child’s ...
State worker Reddit is hotbed of discontent after Newsom’s new order. What are people saying?
After almost five years of flexible working, state workers are vocalizing their discontent with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new ...
Sacramento mayor supports governor's return-to-office order for state workers. Will it help downtown business?
It has been five years since the pandemic forced most state agencies into remote work, but some business owners are hopeful ...