I don’t know if they have room to bring more desks in, but they’re going to have to do something,” one worker said.

Several hundred public employees rallied against the governor’s directive: “This move sets a precedent for taking advantage of workers.” ...

"For our people, it's a pay cut. We know that telework makes sense. We saw it through COVID," said union president Anica Walls.

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond directed workers to return to state buildings four days a week to be in alignment with California schools.

They’re still a superminority, but GOP lawmakers see themselves as a voice on “common sense” issues facing California.