Let’s Get Out the Vote!
Save Our Schools.
Protect Our Jobs.
Secure Our Future.
Vote Yes On Proposition 3 & Elect Education Champions!
School districts are talking about layoffs and cutbacks. The federal government is dismantling the Dept. of Education and Head Start. Student services, child care, and education jobs are on the line.
Make no mistake: Our public schools, community colleges, and early care & education homes and centers are under attack!
Join the fight to secure long-term funding for education and elect education worker champions.
Voters Need to Hear From Education Workers Like You!
When SEIU Local 99 members take collective action in contract fights, we win. The same goes for elections and politics. The difference is that the people we need to move are politicians and the voters who elect them to office.
And how do we move voters? It’s simple – we knock on their doors and talk to them! We tell them about who we are, why we are asking them to support our endorsed candidates and get their commitment to vote ‘yes’!
As education workers, we are the best and strongest advocates for improving public education, early education, the child care industry, and our communities as as whole. This is why your voice and your experiences are critical in these races.
SEIU Local 99 Member Voter Guide
Vote to elect education worker champions and to support ballot measures that fund education and support our families and communities. This is who SEIU members have endorsed:
Statewide
| Office | Candidate |
|---|---|
| Governor | Xavier Becerra |
| Lieutenant Governor | Fiona Ma |
| Attorney General | Rob Bonta |
| Secretary of State | Dr. Shirley Weber |
| State Controller | Malia Cohen |
| State Insurance Commissioner | Jane Kim |
| Superintendent of Public Instruction | Richard Barrera |
| Board of Equalization (District 3) | Mike Gibson |
| Board of Equalization (District 4) | Tom Umberg |
State Measures
| Measure | Position | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | YES | Budget Stabilization Account Cap Increase and Gann Limit Changes Amendment |
| 3 | YES | Ensures wealthiest Californians continue to pay their fair share to secure permanent, long-term funding for education |
| 4 | YES | Allow Public Financing of Election Campaigns Measure |
| 5 | YES | Eliminate State Officer Recall Successor Elections Amendment |
| 39 | NO | Voter Identification, Citizenship Verification, and Registered Voter List Administration Initiative |
| 40 | NEUTRAL | One-Time Wealth Tax for State-Funded Healthcare, Education, and Food Assistance Programs Initiative |
| 41 | NEUTRAL | Prohibit Excluding New State Taxes from Spending Limit and Require Special Tax Audits Initiative |
| 42 | NEUTRAL | Prohibit New Taxes on Retirement Holdings, Personal Assets, and Savings and Limit Retroactive Taxes Initiative |
| 43 | NO | Two-Thirds Vote Requirement for Local Special Tax Initiatives and Property Tax Initiative Prohibition Amendment |
| 44 | NEUTRAL | Spending Requirements for Federally Qualified Health Centers Initiative |
U.S. Congress
| Congressional District | Candidate |
|---|---|
| CD26 | Jacqui Irwin |
| CD27 | George Whitesides |
| CD28 | Judy Chu |
| CD30 | Laura Friedman |
| CD32 | Brad Sherman |
| CD35 | Norma Torres |
| CD38 | Hilda Solis |
| CD41 | Linda Sanchez |
| CD45 | Derek Tran |
| CD47 | Dave Min |
| CD48 | Marni von Wilpert |
Hacienda La Puente Unified Board
| For School Board | |
|---|---|
| Johnny Yoder (Trustee Area 4) | |
| Gino Kwok (Trustee Area 2) |
Los Angeles Community College District
| For Board of Trustees | |
|---|---|
| Steve Veres for Trustee Seat 2 | |
| Darryn Harris for Trustee Seat 4 | |
| Gabriel Buelna for Trustee Seat 6 |
Ventura County Community College District
| For Board of Trustees | |
|---|---|
| Josh Chancer for Board Area 1 | |
| Roger Bowerman for Board Area 2 | |
| Gabriella Torres for Board Area 5 |
State Assembly
| District | Candidate |
|---|---|
| AD-39 | Juan Carrillo |
| AD-40 | Pilar Schiavo |
| AD-41 | John Harabedian |
| AD-42 | Deborah Klein Lopez |
| AD-43 | Celeste Rodriguez |
| AD-44 | Nick Schultz |
| AD-46 | Jesse Gabriel |
| AD-47 | Leila Namvar |
| AD-49 | Mike Fong |
| AD-50 | Robert Garcia |
| AD-51 | Rick Chavez Zbur |
| AD-52 | Jessica Caloza |
| AD-54 | Mark Gonzalez |
| AD-55 | Isaac Bryan |
| AD-56 | Lisa Calderon |
| AD-57 | Sade Elhawary |
| AD-58 | Clarissa Cervantes |
| AD-60 | Corey Jackson |
| AD-61 | Tina McKinnor |
| AD-62 | Jose Luis Solache |
| AD-65 | Dr. Ayanna Davis |
| AD-66 | Paul Seo |
| AD-67 | Mark Pulido |
| AD-68 | Jessie Lopez |
| AD-69 | Josh Lowenthal |
State Senate
| District | Candidate |
|---|---|
| SD-20 | Caroline Menjivar |
| SD-22 | Susan Rubio |
| SD-24 | John Erickson |
| SD-26 | No Recommendation |
| SD-28 | Lola Smallwood-Cuevas |
| SD-34 | Avelino Valencia |
City of Los Angeles
| Office | Candidate |
|---|---|
| Mayor | Karen Bass |
| City Attorney | Marissa Roy |
City of Santa Monica
| Measure | Position | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ES | Yes | Securing stable funding for SMMUSD schools |
Santa Monica Malibu Unified
| For School Board | |
|---|---|
| Laurie Lieberman | |
| Alicia Mignano | |
| Robbie Staenberg |
Lynwood Unified
| For School Board | |
|---|---|
| Mariela Renteria | |
| Julian Del Real-Calleros |
Torrance Unified
| For School Board | |
|---|---|
| Ryan Rauzon | |
Why Politics Matter
Our strive to improve education for all kids and education jobs is as much achieved at the bargaining table as it is through policy-making, legislation and electing the right decision-makers to office. This is why SEIU Local 99 members take political action in every election.
Politicians Make Decisions That Affect Our Jobs and Livelihoods
When we want to really change things, we have to look at who makes the decisions that affect our jobs. Think about it – who makes decisions that directly impact our wages and benefits? Elected school board members do. Whose minds do we need to change to increase funding for special education, early education, transportation, school nutrition programs and other areas that impact our work? The governor and other local, state, and federal legislators. This is why SEIU Local 99 members vet, endorse, vote and campaign for candidates who understand our role in education, share our values, and are committed to advancing the issues we care about.
Billionaires and Big Corporations Are Actively Trying To Weaken Worker Power
Throughout labor history, unions have raised wages in workplaces and entire industries, won legislation to address social, economic, and racial inequities, and campaigned for elected officials who enacted and enforced those laws. We are the great equalizers, while wealthy donors and big corporations that pump millions of dollars into every election, have contributed to inequality. They want to maximixe their profits while diminishing worker rights, pay, benefits, and their ability to unionize. Our involvement in politics, backed by our COPE contributions, are a critical counter to their anti-union agenda.
Mayor Karen Bass with SEIU Local 99 Members
With Strong Allies in Office, We Win Better Agreements
When we elect candidates to office that understand our issues and are willing to fight with us, we gain vocal and influential advocates for more funding for education, improved wages for front line workers, and real improvements to our benefits and working conditions.
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