Call to Action: Support SB 1054 (Cabaldon) Better Data, Better Coverage, Better California Act
SB 1054 by Senator Cabaldon passed unanimously out of the Senate Labor Committee and is now headed to the Senate Appropriations Committee!
SB 1054, the Better Data, Better Coverage, Better California Act, requires EDD to collect “hours worked” and “occupation” data through employer wage filings. This will help California better measure job quality, track wage growth, identify workforce shortages, and align education and workforce investments with real labor market demand. The bill will also support more timely and accurate benefit verifications for programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh, helping eligible Californians keep the health coverage and nutrition assistance they need.
SB 1054 is proudly co-sponsored by the CA EDGE Coalition, CA Competes, and UNITE-LA.
Join us in support of SB 1054! Click here to sign on in support.
For questions, please contact Anna Alvarado at aalvarado@caedge.org.
EDGE invites partners to sign on in support of our 2026 Policy Priorities and/or engage in collective advocacy efforts advancing economic mobility for Californians who have been historically excluded from the state’s prosperity.
Our 2026 Policy Priorities advance a bold, equity-centered vision to:
Advance Equitable Pathways to Quality Jobs by connecting Californians to coordinated education, training, credentials, and apprenticeships that lead to family-sustaining careers.
Invest in the Social Determinants of Work by reducing barriers to accessing childcare, housing, transportation, health care, digital access, and financial aid so more people can participate in education and employment.
Strengthen Data and Policy Alignment for Economic Mobility by leveraging integrated data and cross-agency coordination to drive equity-centered investments and statewide accountability.
Protect and Sustain California’s Workforce Infrastructure by defending core education and workforce funding and supporting sustainable strategies that strengthen jobs, small businesses, and economic resilience.
By completing our collective advocacy form, your organization can:
Express interest in signing on in support of the EDGE 2026 Policy Priorities, and/or
Indicate interest in participating in advocacy opportunities, including legislative meetings, coalition letters, budget advocacy, and other coordinated efforts aligned with EDGE priorities.
Signing on in support and engaging in advocacy strengthens a unified coalition voice as EDGE works with the California Legislature, Administration, and key decision-makers to advance shared priorities.
View the full policy priorities here.
For questions or more information, please contact Anna Alvarado, Chief of Policy and Government Affairs, at aalvarado@caedge.org.