Election 2022 – calling on volunteers for campaign actions!

The Napa/Solano Central Labor Council is seeking volunteers for phonebanking, canvassing, and literature drop actions for our endorsed candidates in both counties. See the flyer below for available opportunities, or click to see a calendar of upcoming events.

For virtual phonebanking or canvassing, please RSVP with Glenn Loveall by email or phone/text:

Email – glennloveall@gmail.com
Phone – (707) 410-7239

14th Annual Labor Day Breakfast & Political Kickoff September 5, 2022

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Fall 2022 Endorsements


Countdown

The Napa-Solano Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO), representing workers across both Napa and Solano Counties and from all walks of life, has confirmed its endorsements for the General Election this November. The candidates listed below were interviewed by the United Workers for Local Government, which consists of representatives from the Napa-Solano Building Trades Council and Napa-Solano Central Labor Council, as well as workers from across all parts of the local economy, from the public sector to construction, and from manufacturing to teachers, nurses, and the service sector.

     Following in-depth interviews and the consistent use of extensive, substantive questionnaires, these candidates were evaluated based on their understanding and support of workers’ issues. We would also like to thank all the candidates that showed the respect for working families by coming before our affiliates to discuss their vision for the future. Additionally, a series of bond and ballot measures were evaluated based on their impact on workers and our broader communities. After the completion of the interviews, representatives of the various unions deliberated and voted upon the candidates and local measures identified as the most supportive of workers.

     Going forward, we are excited to work to elect pro-worker candidates across both Solano and Napa Counties. We will be talking with workers and members of the broader public as we fight to establish governing majorities who are ready to pursue growth that uplifts and empowers all workers and their communities alike.

     The following candidates and ballot measures received endorsements from the Napa-Solano Central Labor Council.

District/Race Candidate Name
Federal-Level Office
US Congress, District 4 Mike Thompson
US Congress, District 8 John Garamendi
State-Level Office
California State Assembly, District 4 Cecilia Aguiar-Curry
California State Assembly, District 11 Lori Wilson
Napa Candidates
Napa County Supervisor, District 1 Joelle Gallagher
Napa County Supervisor, District 3 Anne Cottrell
American Canyon City Council Mark Joseph
American Canyon City Council David Oro
Napa City Council – District 1 Liz Alessio
Napa City Council – District 3 Mary Luros
St. Helena City Council Anna Chouteau
Solano Candidates
Solano County Supervisor, District 3 Wanda Williams
Solano County Board of Education – Area 3 Dana Dean
Solano County Board of Education – Area 4 Teresa Lavell
Solano County Board of Education – Area 6 Ginger L. Dunne
Benicia City Council (At-Large – 2 Seats) Christina Strawbridge
Benicia City Council (At-Large – 2 Seats) Lionel Largaespada

 

Benicia Unified School District – District 1 Sheri Zada
Benicia Unified School District – District 4 Mark Maselli
Dixon Unified School District (At-Large – 3 seats) Julian Y. Cuevas
Dixon Unified School District (At-Large – 3 seats) Lloyd L. McCabe
Dixon Unified School District (At-Large – 3 seats) Ian Arnold
Fairfield Mayor Harry T. Price
Fairfield City Council – District 1 K. Patrice Williams
Fairfield City Council – District 3 Doug Carr
Fairfield City Council – District 5 Doriss Panduro
Suisun City – Mayor Alma Hernandez
Suisun City Council (At-Large, 2 seats) Princess Washington
Suisun City Council (At-Large, 2 seats) Jenalee Dawson
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District – Area 5 Jack Flynn
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District – Area 7 David C. Isom
Vacaville City Council – District 2 Gregory Ritchie II
Vacaville City Council – District 4 Sarah Chapman
Vacaville City Council – District 6 Jeanette Wylie
Vacaville Unified School District – Area 1 Nancy Dunn
Vacaville Unified School District – Area 5 Santiago Serrato
Travis Unified School District – Area 2 (2 seats) Maria T. Figueroa
Travis Unified School District – Area 2 (2 seats) Matthew Bidou
Travis Unified School District – Area 2 (2 seats) Will Wade
Vallejo City Council – District 2 Diosdado “JR” Matulac
Vallejo City Council – District 4 Chris Platzer
Vallejo City Council – District 5 Tara Beasley-Stansberry
Vallejo School Board – Area 3 Glenn Amboy
Vallejo School Board – Area 5 John Fox
Local Ballot and Bond Measures
Vallejo Measure P
Benicia Measure R
Benicia Measure K
Dixon Measure D
Travis Unified School District Measure M
Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Measure S
Vacaville Unified School District Measure Q

Voices of Labor – Volume 6

Solidarity Action – NUHW Strike!

Good evening labor and community leaders and activists,

     Our labor siblings and fellow workers at NUHW are now in an open-ended strike with Kaiser Permanente. 
     As Covid accelerated the underlying and pervasive issues of mental health and healthcare access overall, matters were only made worse with Kaiser Permanente’s on-going refusal to properly fund its mental health divisions. As a result, patients can now go months without the proper appointments and care for mental health issues, all while the various psychologists, therapists, and social workers must struggle to provide these services as best as they can. This is an injustice to workers and our broader communities alike. 
    Attached is a flyer outlining the various strike actions in front of Kaiser facilities occurring across the Bay Area. Specifically, the following are occurring over the next week within Solano County-
All strike actions are occurring 6 AM – 2 PM
Vacaville – Tomorrow 8/18, Tuesday 8/23, Thursday 8/25 – Vacaville Medical Center, 1 Quality Drive
Vallejo – Monday 8/22, Wednesday 8/24, Friday 8/26 – Vallejo Medical Center, 975 Sereno Drive 
 
We will update with further actions and information as needed. 
     Our essential workers served to save lives and support all of us through this crisis, and we stand in solidarity with them now. We ask our fellow labor unions and community allies to join the NUHW workers at the strike-likes to demand justice for the workers and in health care!

     Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on the frontlines!

Voices of Labor – Volume 5

Napa-Solano Central Labor Council – Early Endorsements – General Election 2022

Napa-Solano Central Labor Council – Early Endorsements – General Election 2022

The Napa-Solano Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO), representing workers across both Napa and Solano Counties and from all walks of life, has confirmed a series of early endorsements for the General Election this November. The candidates listed below were interviewed by the United Workers for Local Government, which consists of representatives from the Napa-Solano Building Trades Council and Napa-Solano Central Labor Council, as well as workers from across all parts of the local economy, from the public sector to construction, and from manufacturing to teachers, nurses, and the service sector.

Candidates who are incumbents with a track record of support for workers’ issues and with past endorsements from the labor movement, running to be re-elected, were eligible for interviews for Early Endorsement. Following in-depth interviews and the consistent use of extensive, substantive questionnaires, these elected officials were evaluated based on their continued understanding and support of workers’ issues. All these candidates who received these Early Endorsements have a demonstrated record as champions for working people, and we gladly support their continued service to the public.

Those candidates who did not receive an early endorsement will be considered along with all other candidates by the Central Labor Council and its affiliates. Remaining Interviews for candidates across Solano and Napa Counties will occur over the course of August.

The following candidates received early endorsements from the Napa-Solano Central Labor Council.

Solano County

 

Doriss Panduro Fairfield City Council
Jeanette Wylie Vacaville City Council
Gregory Ritchie Vacaville City Council
Christina Strawbridge Benicia City Council
Lionel Largaespada Benicia City Council
Mark Maselli Benicia Unified School District
Sheri Zada Benicia Unified School District
John Fox Vallejo School Board, District 5
Alma Hernandez Mayor, Suisun City
Teresa Lavell Solano County Board of Education, Area 4
Dana Dean Solano County Board of Education, Area 3
Measure P – Sales Tax, General Purpose City of Vallejo
Measure R – Sales Tax, General Purpose City of Benicia

 

Napa County

Mark Joseph American Canyon City Council
David Oro American Canyon City Council
Mary Luros Napa City Council
Liz Alessio Napa City Council

 

 

Voices of Labor – Volume 4

2022 Labor Day Breakfast

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Voices of Labor – Volume 3