Sacramento, CA – Today, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Western States Council applauded the news that President Joe Biden has nominated California Labor and Workforce Development Agency secretary Julie Su as Deputy Labor Secretary. Andrea Zinder, president, UFCW Western States Council and UFCW Local 324 released the following statement:
“Julie Su’s passion and determination for workers is unrivaled. UFCW members have stood shoulder to shoulder with Julie for years to ensure that California is a place where all workers have good jobs and earn enough to support a family and thrive in our state.
“The ruthless and relentless attacks corporations have made on workers during COVID-19 shows exactly why workers need a strong leader with a vision for a strong future for workers in the Administration. We’re sure Julie Su will continue to be a fierce advocate for all workers nationwide with her new role with the Biden Administration and UFCW members will continue to work closely with Julie to strengthen our nation’s labor laws and create good jobs and future opportunities for our children.”
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2021
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