Teamsters California
Coverage of Teamsters California in the Nexus archive.
- Union sues California over plans to fast-track autonomous trucks
Teamsters California sued the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) over plans to fast-track regulations allowing autonomous commercial trucks on state highways. The union claims the DMV rushed the rule changes without proper economic analysis, arguing the move could eliminate over 200,000 truck driver jobs and prioritize corporate interests over public safety and economic stability.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed to stop California's billionaire tax. He has just over a week left to keep it off the ballot.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is opposing a proposed one-time 5% tax on California residents with over $1 billion in assets, with a June 25 deadline to prevent it from appearing on the November ballot. The measure, backed by a healthcare workers union and some progressive groups, faces opposition from teachers unions and others who argue it would not provide sustainable funding, while supporters claim it would fund healthcare, education, and food programs.