No. 2 GOP state senator to quit Sacramento
No. 2 Republican in the California State Senate Sen Dennis Carpenter said he would not seek another term next year joining Peter Behr John Stull and Frank Lanterman in announcing retirement from the Legislature. He cited family and business priorities and noted the GOP’s minority status in the Senate.
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State minimum wage rises to two forty five an hour
California will raise the state minimum wage to 2.45 dollars per hour with the increase applying in spring 1978 for state regulated industries. Federal law coverage workers get the same raise on January 1 1978. About two million California workers will be affected by the change. Public hearings are planned in January before the boost takes effect.
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Cesar Chavez's UFW Certified at Bruce Church Lettuce Farms
California farm labor board confirms United Farm Workers as bargaining agent for Bruce Church employees. Board rejects protests of prejudicial voting in Brawley and Calexico, finding incidents not substantial enough to hinder a free choice. Teamsters withdrew objections after agreeing to Chavez led organizing. Election held January 20 1976 across Bruce Church farms in the Imperial Valley.
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UFW Victory in Election Amid Labor Board Ruling
The UFW won the election with 462 votes to 31 for Teamsters among 10 unions. 120 challenged ballots and 3 void ballots. About 941 employees were eligible. The Agricultural Labor Relations Board dismissed seven employer objections and ordered hearings on six others. James Flynn, a board examiner, heard the case last May and recommended certification on August 6.
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Carter Irked by Urban Policy Plan Revision
Washington AP President Carter expressed irritation over a draft urban policy plan and pressed an interagency task force to sharpen details. A White House source said Carter rejected merely adding funds and asked for a tougher, more specific policy statement. The cabinet task force led by Patricia Harris aims to craft a durable urban strategy with a projected seven billion dollars in added funding, targeting a policy reveal next March.
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