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Labor Leader - August

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Now is the Time for Meaningful Health Care Reform
En español

Led by President Obama, Congress is on the verge of passing landmark legislation that will make health care affordable and available to all Americans.

Endorsement Process for 2010 Election Season Kicks Off as Interviews are Scheduled
En español

The Labor Council kicked off the 2010 election season recently as dozens of candidates began undergoing the process for winning the Labor’s endorsement.

UFCW Local 135 Secretary-Treasurer Appointed to California Board of Pharmacy
Rosalyn Hackworth, secretary-treasurer for the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 135, has been appointed by Assembly Speaker Karen Bass as a public member of the California Board of Pharmacy.

San Diego Alliance for Marriage Equality Stands in Solidarity with Union Members
En español

Over the past year, Labor and the local LGBT community have come together in support of each other for several causes.

Local Ironworkers Join Coalition to Build a New Stadium for the Chargers, Region
En español

In hopes of finding a solution to replace Qualcomm Stadium, the Ironworkers Local 229 have joined with those in the community to help find a viable option for the construction of a new stadium.

Labor’s Legislative Hero - El Centro Mayor Ben Solomon
En español

El Centro Mayor Ben Solomon has been named Labor’s Legislative Hero for August for leading the fight to ensure the city continues to abide by California’s prevailing wage laws should voters approve the creation of a city charter in November.

The Labor Council’s Department of Labor Participation Comes to the Rescue During Tough Economic Times
As you can see by July’s Emergency Services Report from the Department of Labor Participation, the faltering economy continues to wreck havoc on our community.