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California Bill Targets Major Restaurant Food Waste Reduction with Composting Mandate
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California Bill Targets Major Restaurant Food Waste Reduction with Composting Mandate

Sierra Dalton 1 year ago 0

Landmark California Bill Advances to Tackle Restaurant Food Waste SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation aimed at significantly curbing food waste generated by restaurants across California is making...

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California Mandates Food Origin Disclosure in Restaurants: SB 101 Signed Into Law
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California Mandates Food Origin Disclosure in Restaurants: SB 101 Signed Into Law

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

California Enacts Landmark Food Sourcing Transparency Law Sacramento, CA – In a significant move poised to reshape how Californians understand the origins of their food when...

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California's AB 123: Restaurant Industry Braces for March 1 Wage and Healthcare Mandates Amidst Intense Pushback
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California’s AB 123: Restaurant Industry Braces for March 1 Wage and Healthcare Mandates Amidst Intense Pushback

Sasha Martinez 1 year ago 0

California Restaurants Face Deadline as AB 123 Mandates Loom A significant legislative challenge is currently unfolding across California’s diverse restaurant landscape, centered around the impending implementation...

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California Bill Targets $25/Hour Farmworker Wage: Fierce Debate Unfolds in Assembly
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California Bill Targets $25/Hour Farmworker Wage: Fierce Debate Unfolds in Assembly

admin 1 year ago 0

Introduction: A Pivotal Moment for California’s Farmworkers California, the nation’s leading agricultural state, is currently the battleground for a legislative proposal poised to significantly impact the...

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California Unveils $50M Fund to Grow Sustainable Aquaculture, Kelp Industries
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California Unveils $50M Fund to Grow Sustainable Aquaculture, Kelp Industries

Jorge Salcido 1 year ago 0

California Boosts Blue Economy with $50 Million for Sustainable Aquaculture and Kelp Farming The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced a significant investment...

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LA Hospitality Union Reaches Tentative Deal with Major Hotels, Securing 18% Wage Hike
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LA Hospitality Union Reaches Tentative Deal with Major Hotels, Securing 18% Wage Hike

brett Chang 1 year ago 0

Los Angeles Hospitality Workers Poised for Significant Gains as Union Secures Tentative Agreement Los Angeles, CA – In a development signaling a potentially transformative shift for...

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California Restaurants Brace for $25 Minimum Wage and Local Sourcing Mandate Under SB 123
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California Restaurants Brace for $25 Minimum Wage and Local Sourcing Mandate Under SB 123

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

California’s Restaurant Landscape Set for Transformation Under New SB 123 Legislation SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s expansive and dynamic restaurant industry is on the cusp of a...

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WA Farmworker Union Strike Culminates in Landmark Wage & Healthcare Boost Agreement
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WA Farmworker Union Strike Culminates in Landmark Wage & Healthcare Boost Agreement

Priyank anair 1 year ago 0

Historic Agreement Reached Following Four-Week Strike OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington Farmworkers Union (WFU) announced today the successful negotiation of a landmark agreement with major agricultural...

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California Restaurants Tackle Methane: Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling Begins Feb 10, 2025 Under SB 1383
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California Restaurants Tackle Methane: Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling Begins Feb 10, 2025 Under SB 1383

Keiko Matsuda 1 year ago 0

Sacramento, CA — California is poised to significantly accelerate its climate action efforts with a major expansion of its statewide organic waste diversion mandate. Effective February...

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California's $20 Fast Food Wage: Price Hikes Hit Consumers, Industry Responds with Workforce Shifts and Automation
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California’s $20 Fast Food Wage: Price Hikes Hit Consumers, Industry Responds with Workforce Shifts and Automation

Sasha Martinez 1 year ago 0

California’s Fast Food Sector Navigates New Wage Landscape California’s quick-service restaurant industry, a cornerstone of the state’s economy and daily life for millions, is currently undergoing...

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