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Sacramento, CA – The 200,000 members of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Western States Council are celebrating victories in two key races that demonstrate how workers standing together can defeat big corporations that stand in the way of progress for working families:
- Senate District 5 – In the race to replace Senator Cathleen Galgiani, UFCW members supported Assemblymember Susan Eggman
- Senate District 15 – UFCW members chose Dave Cortese to represent working people
“UFCW members work hard keeping our state’s food safe, protecting our patients and investing in our communities and when we back a candidate we work just as hard to see her through to victory as we’ve done with Susan Eggman in this primary,” said Jacques Loveall, president, UFCW Local 8-Golden State. “Susan shares our commitment to affordable health care, protecting our environment and has a proven track record of standing up for working families and we look forward to doing what it takes to demonstrate our voices and our vote when we elect Susan as State Senator this November.”
“UFCW members are proud to stand behind Dave Cortese and work to elect a Senator who is dedicated to California’s working people,” said Jim Araby, director of strategic campaigns, UFCW Local 5. “Dave’s passion for lowering the cost of healthcare for Californians and addressing our homelessness and housing crises is why we will continue wearing out our shoes and making our voices heard in person and online to make sure he is our next state Senator this November. We can’t wait to get to work alongside Dave to help create good jobs and opportunities for all Californians.”
“UFCW members spent countless hours in this primary election knocking on doors, phone banking and spreading the word to their family, co-workers and friends about our chosen candidates. Today we showed our votes and our voices matter,” said Andrea Zinder, president, UFCW Western States Council and UFCW Local 324. “Susan Eggman and Dave Cortese are candidates who will stand up for California’s workers and help create quality jobs that support our families and communities. We’re proud to stand behind them for the general election this November.”
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March 4, 2020
CONTACT: Jenna Thompson, 949.246.1620, jenna@paschalroth.com
Sacramento, CA – UFCW Western States Council released the following statements after the San Diego Superior Court ruled in favor of San Diego’s ability to enforce Instacart comply with AB 5:
“AB 5 is the law of the land and UFCW members across the state applaud the court’s acknowledgment that enforcing the law is crucial to delivering the justice workers deserve,” said Amber Baur, Executive Director, UFCW Western States Council. “For years, gig companies like Instacart have banked on the exploitation of workers who live beneath the poverty line, wondering where their next meal will come from or how they will pay their rent next month. We’re proud to have the court rule in favor of these hard-working employees.”
“Today’s ruling should show all corporations they must not underestimate the power of workers standing together and standing up for justice,” said Todd Walters, President of UFCW Local 135. “UFCW members in San Diego and across the state will continue to join together to ensure AB 5 is enforced and to create a state where all workers have the dignity, respect and the wages to support a family.”
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February 25, 2020
CONTACT: Jenna Thompson, 949.246.1620, jenna@paschalroth.com
Sacramento, CA – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Western States Council applauded Governor Gavin Newsom’s appointment of Seung Oh to the California Board of Pharmacy. The Board of Pharmacy is tasked with protecting and promoting the health and safety of Californians by pursuing the highest quality of pharmacist’s care and the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals through education, communication, licensing, legislation, regulation, and enforcement.
“I’m honored by the opportunity to strengthen the profession of pharmacy and pharmacists’ role in patient care by serving on the California Board of Pharmacy,” said Seung Oh, a pharmacist in San Diego and member of UFCW Local 135. “As a practicing pharmacist, I know firsthand what pharmacists need to properly serve our patients and improve their health, including safe workspaces. On the Board, I will be a strong voice for pharmacists, patient health and improving access to quality healthcare for all Californians.”
“Seung’s tireless advocacy for his patients and Californians made him the ideal choice to serve in this important role,” said Todd Walters, President of UFCW Local 135. “As a pharmacist, Seung knows the crucial role pharmacists play in Californians’ health and the importance of providing individual quality care to keep patients safe. Through his years of experience and training, Seung will bring to the board important insights, from day-to-day operations and areas where the profession can enhance the role of pharmacy in providing access to healthcare.”
Oh has been appointed to a public seat for one term of four years. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem.
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February 25, 2020
CONTACT: Jenna Thompson, 916.444.7280