Today, Senator Cortese (D-Silicon Valley), Chair of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, introduced SB 1004 to invest in and expand apprenticeship programs statewide.
SB 1004 would establish a five percent bid preference for public works contractors that are active participants in state-approved apprenticeship programs.
Senator Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) hosted a News Conference today to honor Bay Area refugee Mohammad "Mustafa" Kohistani.
“Here in California, we can and will remain a leader in defending dignity, freedom, and democracy,” said Senator Cortese. “It is our moral obligation and duty to protect children and young people like Mustafa, and today we use this opportunity to uplift his voice.”
WHAT: Members of the news media are invited to join this News Conference where State Senator Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley) will be honoring Bay Area refugee Mohammad "Mustafa" Kohistani.
WHO: California State Senator Dave Cortese and Mohammad "Mustafa" Kohistani
WHEN: Wednesday, February 9th at 10:00 AM
Senator Dave Cortese (D-Silicon Valley), who serves as Chair of the Senate Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee, made the following statement regarding supplemental paid sick leave measures passing both houses of the California Legislature today:
When the California state Senate earlier this week passed SB 213—a bill that will ensure nurses and other health care workers are automatically presumed to be eligible for workers’ comp if they experience some common work-related conditions—nurses across the state celebrated the win as a step forward for gender equity. Read the full release at this link.