Ex-workers Say Tesla is Still Racist
July 09, 2021
The N-word, demeaning jokes and retaliation on the basis of race are all common at Tesla, according to 100-plus sworn statements from a class-action lawsuit and public records obtained by Protocol. Read the full article on Protocol
Read MoreAnniversary of the Civil Rights Act
July 02, 2021
by Meg Organ The California Civil Rights Law Group commemorates the anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, signed into law on July 2nd. This extremely important legislation aimed to end segregation and protect people from discrimination. Today, the 57th anniversary of the passage of that law, provides an opportunity to reflect on what […]
Read MoreRacism is a Threat to Public Health
April 22, 2021
“Racism is a serious public health threat that directly affects the well-being of millions of Americans.” –Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, Director, CDC The COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible to ignore how centuries of structural racism have created deep disparities in health outcomes for minority communities. This month, the Center for Disease Control and […]
Read MoreRemembering Justice Ginsburg, Looking Forward
November 14, 2020
The late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg transcended her position as a United States Supreme Court Justice to a national icon. Justice Ginsburg dedicated her career to advancing the law toward gender equality whether she was arguing before the highest court or seated on the other side of the bench. Her gently spoken yet fiery legal […]
Read MoreBlack Construction Workers in Bay Area say Employers Don’t Stop Abuse
September 29, 2020
In a construction site in Oakland, Leiroi Bowie found a noose near his assigned elevator.
It wasn’t the first noose Bowie, who is black, had seen on the job.
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month
September 16, 2020
September 15 through October 15 marks Latinx Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions to American society of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson initiated the national observance of Hispanic Heritage week and it was expanded to a […]
Read MoreBlack Elevator Mechanics and California Civil Rights Law Group File Lawsuit against Mitsubishi Electric
September 14, 2020
A Noose, Lynching Jokes and Endless Racial Slurs: Four elevator mechanics filed a lawsuit against Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. and Mitsubishi Electric US Holdings, Inc. Read the full article on AP News
Read MoreFour Bay Area Men Sue Their Employer Claiming Harassment, Discrimination
September 14, 2020
Four African American men filed a lawsuit Friday against their employer, Mitsubishi Electric U.S., claiming they’ve been subjected to swastikas, confederate flags, nooses and racist names, among other things. Jodi Hernandez reports.
Read MoreRacial Harassment Lawsuit Filed Against Mitsubishi Electric, U.S., Inc. by California Civil Rights Law Group
September 09, 2020
“No one should have to trade their dignity and self-respect for a paycheck.” –Larry Organ, Founding Partner, California Civil Rights Law Group On behalf of four Black employees, the California Civil Rights Law Group today filed a lawsuit claiming racial harassment, discrimination and retaliation against Mitsubishi Electric, U.S., Inc. in the Superior Court in the […]
Read MoreReflections on Labor Day
September 08, 2020
“Society must stand up to powerful people intent on protecting their own interests over the interests of the workers and their families.” by Kris Organ Working people in America, even in a time of pandemic and catastrophic fires, celebrate a Labor Day Holiday. Recent events call on us to recognize the essential nature of workers […]
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