The fight at the ports has long been a righteous struggle. The workforce—composed almost entirely of people of color, most of them immigrants—is emblematic of many low-wage industries in Southern…

Celebrating 30 years of building a new economy for all
Celebrating 30 years of building a new economy for all
The fight at the ports has long been a righteous struggle. The workforce—composed almost entirely of people of color, most of them immigrants—is emblematic of many low-wage industries in Southern…
In this report, we examined changes in labor practices in the port trucking industry. These changes, originating in the 1970s, have led to the development of an industry characterized by…
By upgrading operational standards in the trucking industry, the Port of Los Angeles implemented a Clean Truck Program that resulted in a stunning initial drop in diesel emissions, plus removed…
At a time when Los Angeles is losing tens of thousands of jobs, planned public investment in our infrastructure remains a bright spot, offering the potential to stimulate the economy…
According to state air regulators, pollution related to the movement of goods prematurely claims the lives of over 3,700 Californians each year, and diesel port trucks are a primary culprit.…
The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are currently considering implementing a Clean Trucks Program (CTP) as part of the Ports' overall Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP). The CTP…