The UCLA Labor Center hosted a homecoming celebration Friday afternoon to commemorate former project director and current state Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas’ recent election to the California state Senate and honor her legacy.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KNX) – A new Senate bill in California is aiming to protect workers who report labor violations from being fired or harassed.
Longtime labor organizer and civil rights leader Lola Smallwood-Cuevas celebrated her election win as the new State Senator for the 28th District at a special swearing-in event held on February 11, 2023 for the local community. Elected in November, Senator Smallwood-Cuevas was sworn-in before a crowd of nearly 200 community leaders, stakeholders and supporters.