New California Law, Authored by Asm. McKinnor, Expands Workers’ Protections

On Oct. 3, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 288, a new law designed to strengthen labor protections and give workers an alternative path to defend their rights when the federal government does not act.

The law, authored by Assemblymember Tina McKinnor (D-Inglewood), allows employees to bring cases to the state’s Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) if the National Labor Relations Board fails to address unfair labor practices. Supporters say the measure is a direct response to what they see as a weakening of worker protections at the federal level.

“California is a proud labor state, and we will continue standing up for the workers that keep our state running and our economy booming,” said Newsom.

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