Sacramento, CA – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Western States Council applauded the California State Senate for passing AB 1776 (Aguiar-Curry), the COMPETE Act. AB 1776 clarifies and modernizes California’s antitrust laws so markets reward innovation, investment, and fair play—benefiting businesses, workers, and consumers alike. The following statement may be attributed to Mark Ramos, President, UFCW Western States Council and UFCW Local 1428:
“AB 1776 is an important step toward restoring balance to an uneven playing field that workers have had to play on for years. By strengthening worker protections, encouraging fair competition, and creating opportunities for small businesses to succeed, this legislation will help reduce costs for consumers while driving innovation and economic growth across California. UFCW is proud to have sponsored AB 1776 to ensure workers can fight against suppressed wages, weakened collective bargaining, and difficulty in organizing.”
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August 30, 2026
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