https://www.latimes.com/topic/jobs-labor Jobs, Labor & Workplace en-US Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:00:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/hundreds-of-southern-california-edison-planners-technicians-want-a-union Workers at the electric utility on Thursday filed a petition for a union election with the federal labor board, kick-starting a long-simmering unionization effort. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:00:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-17/hundreds-of-southern-california-edison-planners-technicians-want-a-union https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-11/job-seekers-turn-to-ai-tools-to-gain-a-competitive-edge-it-can-also-backfire Employers and job seekers are divided over when the use of AI goes too far. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:00:59 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-11/job-seekers-turn-to-ai-tools-to-gain-a-competitive-edge-it-can-also-backfire https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-02/openai-raised-the-largest-fundraising-round-ever-whats-next The latest $40-billion investment round will bring the ChatGPT's valuation to $300 billion. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:00:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-02/openai-raised-the-largest-fundraising-round-ever-whats-next https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-28/trump-to-impose-tariffs-on-imported-vehicles-and-auto-parts-what-this-means-for-you Economic experts and analysts expect the tariffs will increase the price of cars. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 20:08:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-28/trump-to-impose-tariffs-on-imported-vehicles-and-auto-parts-what-this-means-for-you https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-26/rivian-spins-out-startup-focused-on-small-lightweight-vehicles-ev Rivian, known for its large electric trucks, is setting its sights on small and lightweight vehicles. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:00:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-26/rivian-spins-out-startup-focused-on-small-lightweight-vehicles-ev https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-26/california-in-settlement-talks-with-uber-lyft-over-wage-theft-claims App-based drivers plan to demonstrate in L.A., San Francisco and San Diego on Wednesday as the state continues negotiations with gig economy companies. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:00:35 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-26/california-in-settlement-talks-with-uber-lyft-over-wage-theft-claims https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-03-25/amptp-president-greg-hessinger-carol-lombardini The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers named attorney Greg Hessinger as its new president. The role was previously filled by Carol Lombardini, who announced her retirement last year. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:00:34 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-03-25/amptp-president-greg-hessinger-carol-lombardini https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-03-24/ai-voice-clones-replication-voice-actors-job-loss-siri-tiktok Nearly a dozen voice actors interviewed by The Times said voice replication technology is reducing paid job opportunities and stripping them of their agency. Many found their voices cloned without their consent, knowledge or compensation. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:40 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-03-24/ai-voice-clones-replication-voice-actors-job-loss-siri-tiktok https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-21/ai-could-take-your-next-drive-thru-order-taco-bell-parent-yum-brands-and-nvidias-partnership-explained Restaurants are experimenting with AI voices to help take orders at drive-throughs and call centers. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:09:27 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-21/ai-could-take-your-next-drive-thru-order-taco-bell-parent-yum-brands-and-nvidias-partnership-explained https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-03-21/this-chef-knows-the-secrets-of-paradise-dynastys-popular-radish-pastries-how-he-makes-them It took six months for Tomas Saldaña to master the craft of making radish pastries for Paradise Dynasty. He had never eaten them in his native Mexico. Now he's obsessed. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:00:10 GMT https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-03-21/this-chef-knows-the-secrets-of-paradise-dynastys-popular-radish-pastries-how-he-makes-them https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-03-21/openai-hollywood-filmmakers-sora OpenAI held a screening event on Wednesday, where several filmmakers touted work they made with the startup's text-to-video tool Sora. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:00:23 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-03-21/openai-hollywood-filmmakers-sora https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-03-20/back-of-house-dishwasher Restaurant dishwasher is a fast-paced, physically hard job that is among a dining establishment's most important roles. Sophia Velador has been doing it for more than 10 years. Here's why she loves it. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:00:48 GMT https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2025-03-20/back-of-house-dishwasher https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-04-10/newsom-trump-trade-wars-politics Economists are skeptical that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s overtures will meaningfully protect California businesses and consumers from the fallout to come from President Trump's tariffs. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:00:30 GMT https://www.latimes.com/politics/newsletter/2025-04-10/newsom-trump-trade-wars-politics https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/will-trumps-tariffs-affect-californias-tourism-industry Amid news of visa cancellations and deportations, state and local tourism officials are increasingly worried about the potential adverse effects on travel to Los Angeles and California. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:00:54 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/will-trumps-tariffs-affect-californias-tourism-industry https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-04-12/coachella-2025-photos-best-fashion-outfits Finding the perfect Coachella fit is an art. These are some of the best festival outfits we saw on the field at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:48:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-04-12/coachella-2025-photos-best-fashion-outfits https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teen-slaying-devastates-l-a-immigrant-community The killing of a 13-year-old boy and criminal charges against his trusted soccer coach have profoundly shaken this Latin American immigrant community in Los Angeles. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:44 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teen-slaying-devastates-l-a-immigrant-community https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/beware-credit-card-debt-doesnt-disappear-when-you-die Credit card debt doesn’t just disappear when you die. The debt would become the responsibility of your estate. Sat, 12 Apr 2025 13:00:11 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-04-12/beware-credit-card-debt-doesnt-disappear-when-you-die https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed The correspondence of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa was humorous, sad, moving and mundane, offering a glimpse into the couple's private life. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:37 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/love-letters-gene-hackman-betsy-arakawa-revealed https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-04-14/the-30-best-fiction-books-of-the-last-30-years To celebrate the 30th edition of the L.A. Times Festival of Books, we asked authors, editors, critics and scholars to select the 30 best fiction books since the festival was inaugurated. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 10:00:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2025-04-14/the-30-best-fiction-books-of-the-last-30-years https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans Lawyers for Venezuelan detainees said they were poised for removal presumably to an El Salvadoran prison. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:40:04 GMT https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/venezuelans https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do With indie art spaces, Modernist architecture and nightlife that thrives on on Sunset Boulevard, meet the hip hillside hub with a renegade spirit. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:00:56 GMT https://www.latimes.com/travel/list/silver-lake-neighborhood-guide-things-to-do