Today, the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, representing more than 300 unions and 800,000 workers, endorsed Jimmy Gomez in the special election for the 34thĀ Congressional District.
In making their announcement,Ā Executive Secretary-Treasurer Rusty HicksĀ released the following statement:
āThe Los Angeles County Federation of Labor is proud to support Jimmy Gomez for Congress. From his time as a labor organizer taking on our stateās biggest fights to the last four years he has spent as a standout member of the CA State Legislature, Jimmy Gomez has a proven track record fighting for working families. At a time when we face the threat of national right to work laws and infringements on our right to organize, we know that Jimmy Gomez will fight tirelessly on our behalf and work towards building an unrigged economy that works for everyone. We enthusiastically support his candidacy and look forward to his bold leadership in Washington D.C.ā
A powerful force in California, the LA Fed is known for winning countless battles on behalf of working men and women. Their most recent victories won a historic increase in the minimum wage, doubled sick days for workers, and increased affordable housing.
The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor joins a diverse coalition of support for Gomezās campaign from leaders and organizations that voters trust like U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, L.A Mayor Eric Garcetti, State Senate Pro Tem Kevin De Leon, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congressman Ted Lieu, Sandra Figueroa-Villa of El Centro del Pueblo, the United Farm Workers, Equality California, and Planned Parenthood Action Fund. View the full list atĀ www.jimmygomezforcongress.com.
Jimmy Gomez is a State Assembly Member and former advocate for the United Nurses Associations of California. First elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016 with over 86% of the vote, his assembly district encompasses more than half the 34thĀ Congressional District. He is known for passing landmark legislation expanding Paid Family Leave, funding for domestic violence prevention, and funding and access for education. Jimmy lives in the Eagle Rock with his wife Mary, and dog Austin.
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