Workers Endorse Yee for State Senate

From the Yee for Senate Campaign

Sunday, September 11, 2005

The Laborers' International Union of North American (LIUNA), one of the fastest-growing unions in the country and in California, have endorsed Assemblymember Leland Yee over Lou Papan and Mike Nevin for the 8th State Senate District.

"I am honored to receive this major endorsement from the Laborers," said Yee. "In the Senate, I look forward to continuing our fight for working men and women and pushing for safer job sites, good wages and benefits."

"As representatives of 65,000 working men and women in the State of California, we join Assemblymember Yee in representing the interest of this great State and are willing to do our part in securing a brighter future for all Californians," said Rocco Davis of LIUNA. "On behalf of the LIUNA, it is our honor to endorse his candidacy for the 8th Senate District in the June 2006 election."

"Laborers are essential to our community and our economy," said Yee. "They build everything from skyscrapers to tunnels and make buildings safe by removing hazardous materials like asbestos and lead. They also serve the public in hospitals and government throughout California."

Last month, Yee overwhelmingly outpaced his competitors in the latest fundraising reporting period, raising over $138,000 more than Nevin and $343,000 more than Lou Papan. At the time, Yee had $581,059.19 on hand, whereas Nevin had $360,218.58 and Papan had $64,968.64.

The 8th Senate District includes San Francisco and San Mateo counties.

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