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Congratulations to the Central CA CLUW Chapter and Honorees!
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The Central CA CLUW Chapter is affiliated with the San Joaquin-Calaveras, Stanislaus-Tuolumne, Merced-Mariposa and the Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Counties Central Labor Councils and the North Valley Labor Federation. We would like to recognize Maisy Avila, Andrea Randle, Ann Hutson and Maria Patterson who are our voices in the Councils and the Federation. In September 2011, our Chapter received the coveted National “Joyce D. Miller” Award for having recruited the most Chapter Members in the United States between Biennial Conventions. Joyce Miller is a pioneer feminist who opened the first Biennial National CLUW Convention in 1979. The theme for the first Convention was "A Woman's Place is in Her Union." During her term, CLUW publishes Effective Contract Language for Union Women and a CLUW health and safety series. Also, CLUW joins with other women's, civil rights and religious groups to lobby for minimum wage increase. CLUW participates in the Decade of Women Conference and publishes booklet Commitment to Child Care. CLUW President Joyce D. Miller becomes the first woman elected to the AFL-CIO Executive Council in 1980….First National Conference on Organizing the Unorganized and she publishes Absent from the Agenda, a survey of women representation within the leadership of the labor movement. I was extremely fortunate to meet Joyce Miller in person and forever thankful to have had the opportunity to receive this award from a true living legend. Our Chapter thanks the National CLUW for this prestigious recognition. We are appreciative of all the support received from our Union brothers and sisters, without it we couldn’t have done it!
“The labor movement is facing some of the biggest challenges in our history, with battles on every front. This is our opportunity to engage those in the labor movement and our friends who are not part of the labor movement. Progress is made possible by networking, sharing information and developing ideas to form new programs and policies.” ~ Karen See, National CLUW President The Central CA CLUW Chapter thanks each and every person that has supported our second Annual “Crabby St. Patty’s” CLUW Crab Feed Fundraiser. Your contributions will be used to help us send our Chapter Members to the CA Labor Federation conferences, organizing and membership recruitment seminars and additional programs that will empower our female Members to push forward with Labor’s Agenda in 2012.
In Sisterhood and Solidarity ~
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Central CA CLUW is proud to honor Connie Leyva as our “Labor Leader of the Year” Connie M. Leyva currently serves as President of the California Labor Federation and as President of UFCW Local 1428 in Claremont, CA. Leyva also serves as a Vice President on the International Executive Board of the UFCW. Connie Leyva joined Local 1428 as a member in 1985 during her senior year in high school, while working for Alpha Beta. She worked her way through college, graduating in 1991 from the University of Redlands with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communicative Disorders. She started working at Local 1428 in 1994 in the Benefits Department. She became a Union Representative in 1995; and in early 2002 she was elected President of Local 1428, becoming the first woman president of a UFCW local in Southern California. As President of UFCW Local 1428, Leyva continues to be a pivotal leader in the labor movement. Recently, she was instrumental in the tenuous contract negotiations involving 62,000 grocery workers here in Southern California. After 8 long months of negotiating, Leyva credits the successful settlement to a very strong UFCW membership and community support. “Negotiating good contracts for workers is the life’s blood of the Union, I do this diligently and proudly, Leyva says. Leyva has been recognized by many organizations (The Latina and Latino Roundtable of the Pomona and San Gabriel Valley, The UCLA Labor Center, SOL (Strengthening our Lives), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor and the California Teachers Association) for her leadership in the labor movement and for her dedication to worker’s rights and her work toward building better communities by committing her time and the resources of Local 1428 toward several community service projects for example, the adoption of Kingsley Elementary school in Montclair, CA and donating to “Shoes That Fit”. Local 1428 also houses “The Giving Back Food Pantry”, a brainchild of Leyva. Leyva’s motto is “Let’s leave the world better than we found it.” An activist in all aspects of her life, Leyva continues to work tirelessly to elect friends of working people to office in many federal, state and local political campaigns. Leyva states, “It is important to elect people who share our vision for our members, working families and our communities”. Leyva comes from a Union upbringing, her father was a supermarket worker who belonged to UFCW Local 1428 and her mother was a member of CSEA (California State Employees Association) for 35 years. She met her husband, Albert, when both were working at an Alpha Beta supermarket. Leyva and her husband have two daughters, Allie and Jessie who attend college in Chicago. Leyva and her husband reside in Chino, CA. On behalf of the Central CA Chapter of Coalition of Labor Union Women, we recognize your efforts and say “Thank You”. You are helping pave the way for the female labor movement and setting the high standard of leadership and accountability by example. We appreciate you!
Why this year is so critical: California ranks in the bottom tier in the nation on education and funding for public services, per capita. WE MUST pass a tax initiative in November that will fund K-12 education and public safety to make California strong again. Our retirement security is at risk. WE MUST reform pension smartly so that all working Americans can retire with dignity. The 1% is attacking Union Members’ political voice. WE MUST defeat a bogus initiative that aims to silence the voices of the 99%. Fight back the bogus initiative that would silence workers’ voices – A Political Power Grab by the 1%. The initiative is designed to tip the balance of political power in favor of big corporations. Backers of this initiative say it is comprehensive campaign finance reform, but don’t be fooled. It virtually eliminates the use of workers’ contributions while creating a giant loophole for big corporations.
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"We all should be alarmed by this blatant power grab by the 1%. Union workers need to be able to have our voices counted in a democracy. Don’t be fooled by this bogus reform.” – Rachel Grocha-Welch, forensic chemist, SEIU 521 Region 1 Trustee
Congratulations to SEIU 521 President, Gwyn Harshaw and all the Central CA CLUW Honorees! For more information please visit: www.seiu521.org and click on CAMPAIGNS www.facebook.com/SEIU521
Central CA CLUW – Civic Service Leader of the Year Congratulations to Gwyndolyn Harshaw!
Gwyn Harshaw is known for her courage in times when the rest of the world, would rather walk away. She is known; too many as the “Purple Lady” with a heart of gold. You can bet that if there is a need to be filled, she’s the lady, smiling raising her hand, waving, while completing the task at hand.
Gwyn has been involved in Unions and Associations for over 40 years. She’s a Relief School Bus Driver for the Fresno Unified School District, Chapter President of SEIU Local 521, Fresno Unified School District, Executive Board Chair of Schools Parks and Multiple Committees. In addition, she serves on the Kings County Workforce Investment Board and is a Trustee for the Fresno-MaderaTulare-Kings Counties Central Labor Council.
Gwyn played a key role in the development of the African American Caucus (AFRAM) and also with SEIU Local 521 and legacy Union SEIU Local 535. She is currently the President of AFRAM and SEIU 521. The National African American Caucus of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is committed to enhancing opportunities for education, training, mentorship, leadership development and networking for SEIU members and staff of African descent. Gwyn is a member of The African American Leadership Association, out of Atlanta, Georgia. Her faith carries her far through the most difficult times, making it real clear, the only person that she fears is GOD. This is one of life’s main ingredients for success.
We are proud to honor Gwyn Harshaw as our Central CA CLUW Civic Service Leader of the Year.
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Lesa Rasmussen for State Assembly The New 21st Assembly District (Formerly 17thAD) Central CA CLUW is proud to honor Lesa Rasmussen as our Political Leader of the Year. Congratulations!
________________________________________________________________________ I am a native of Merced County, born and raised in Merced and I’ve lived most of my life here. I have been married to my husband, John, for 42 years; we have four children and four grandchildren. Our roots are very deep in this community. As a past Atwater School Board Trustee and Atwater City Council member, I have been privileged to work with educators, business leaders, concerned citizens, and elected officials from several counties on critical issues including;
Federally-required wastewater treatment plant upgrade Expanding sphere of influence for land use/ planning Economic development and jobs Environmental clean-up of Castle Air Force Base
Atwater Citizens Advisory CommitteeFinance General Plan updates City budget review and approval Upgrades to police and fire services Youth and recreation programs
Community activities have included Little Guys Baseball, National League President, volunteer summer camp coordinator City of Merced, Atwater Police Activities League Founding Member, Legislation Chair for California Women for Agriculture, Secretary Atwater Women’s Club, 1st Vice President American Legion Auxiliary, Merced County NAACP, Treasurer Merced Fish and Game and numerous fundraising committees including Merced County Food Bank, American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. Professionally, I have worked as a non-profit administrator with the Merced Community Action Agency (Food Bank, Energy Assistance, Housing & Homeless Services) and as Executive Director of United Way of Merced County. For nearly a decade I worked with two State Assemblymembers as a senior staff member providing District constituent services and representing the Assemblymembers at important community forums. I worked with community leaders and citizens from Merced, Madera and Stanislaus counties acting as both a conduit of information and facilitator to resolve community problems with multiple state agencies and departments.
Affiliations Atwater City Council (Mayor Pro Tem) Atwater Elementary School District Trustee Chairman, Planning Commission City of Atwater California Federation of Business & Professional Women (State President 2010-2011) California Waterfowl Association California Women for Agriculture Central California Coalition of Labor Union Women (Charter Member) Merced County NAACP Merced County FEMA Board (Chair 4 yrs) Merced County School Board Association (Vice President) Atwater Women’s Club League of Women Voters Merced County
Los Banos Sportsmen’s Club Rotary International Group Study Exchange Delegate (Nigeria, Africa) Castle Restoration and Advisory Board Merced County Olympic Recognition Committee Merced American Legion Auxiliary Post 83 Soroptimist International of Merced, Woman of the Year (1995) Merced County Commission on the Status of Women, Woman of the Year (1992) Merced Business and Professional Women, Working Woman of the Year Lifetime Achievement (2010)
Please visit my website www.LesaRasmussen.com for more information, complete a survey on issues affecting our state, peruse my endorsement list of the more than two hundred elected and community leaders, or donate to my campaign.
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Congratulations, Central CA C.L.U.W. on your 2nd Annual Crabby St Patty’s Awards Dinner and Crab Feed. Please accept our best wishes for another successful event. Congratulations to the dynamic women receiving awards this evening. Lesa Rasmussen, the California Federation of Business and Professional Women, and the Merced Business and Professional Women are extremely proud of your recognition. You demonstrated dynamic leadership of our 92 year old organization whose mission is to promote and support equity for women in all aspects of their lives and to promote personal empowerment and professional development through advocacy, education, and information. We wish you success in all your endeavors.
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY CHAPTER SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 1021 SEIU Local 1021 is the Largest Public Sector Union in Northern California representing over 54,000 workers. In the San Joaquin Valley, SEIU Local 1021 represents 3,900 San Joaquin County Employees, the City of Lathrop Employees, Head Start Workers in Salida, Head Start Workers in San Joaquin County, and the Valley Mountain Regional Center Employees.
SEIU Members provide quality Public Services including Health Care to the Communities in which we live and work. SEIU
supports Single-Payer Health Care as a solution to the Health Care crisis facing California and Our Nation. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT SEIU LOCAL 1021 AT (209) 461-7722 LOCATED AT 37 HUNTER SQUARE PLAZA IN STOCKTON, CA 95202
The Head Start Workers of San Joaquin County In Appreciation of the 2011 Central CA CLUW Honorees Thank You for All of Your Hard Work!
PNP Industry at a Glance The mission of the Private Non Profit (PNP) Industry is to empower its members and to educate them in order for them to have a stronger voice in their respective Chapters. The Private/Nonprofits industry group unites workers in private and public agencies that aid local governments by providing a wide range of human and social services: health care, rehabilitation, child care and education, job training, independent living assistance, and more.
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San Joaquin Head Start Chapter Service Employees International Union Local 1021 SEIU Local 1021 represents thousands of Private/Nonprofit Workers in Northern California who provide vital and quality services to the communities in which they live and work. In the San Joaquin County, over 300 Head Start Workers provide educational, health, social, and other services to improve the lives of children and families. SEIU supports Single-Payer Health Care as a solution to the Health Care crisis facing California and Our Nation.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT SEIU LOCAL 1021 AT (209) 461-7722 LOCATED AT 37 HUNTER SQUARE PLAZA IN STOCKTON, CA 95202
Join the Female Labor Movement with the Central CA CLUW Chapter The Coalition of Labor Union Women is America's only National organization for Union women. Formed in 1974, CLUW is a nonpartisan organization within the Union movement. At its founding convention in Chicago, Illinois, CLUW adopted four basic goals of action: to promote affirmative action in the workplace; to strengthen the role of women in Unions; to organize the unorganized women; and to increase the involvement of women in the political and legislative process. These goals continue to be the cornerstone of CLUW's activities as Members speak out for equal pay, child and elder care benefits, job security, safe workplaces, affordable health care, contraceptive equity, and protection from sexual harassment and violence at work. The officers for the Chapter include President, Nikki Linnerman (SEIU 1000), Vice President, Maisy Avila (CWA), Treasurer, Astrid Zuniga (UDW), Ann Hutson (SEIU 1000), Recording Secretary and Andrea Randle (UAW), Correspondence Secretary. Yvonne Walker, President of SEIU Local 1000 is on the Chapter’s Charter List of Union Members. Assemblymember Cathleen Galgiani and Anna Caballero, Secretary of the State and Consumer Services Agency are our notable Charter Chapter Associate Members. The primary mission of CLUW is to unify all Union women in a viable organization to determine our common problems and concerns and to develop action programs within the framework of our Unions to deal effectively with our objectives. With Members from 54 International and National Unions across the U.S. and Canada, CLUW has a strong network of more than 40 chapters. CLUW is endorsed by the AFL-CIO and its International and National Unions. CLUW local chapters educate Members, keep them up-to-date on a variety of issues of concern to working families, and provide a support network for women in Unions. The Central CA CLUW Charter includes the following counties in our Chapter: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Tulare, Fresno, Kern and Kings. If you have questions about Membership or in general, please contact Phyllis Johnson at (209) 471-2192 or at phyllis@centralcacluw.org Our office is located at 115 N. Sutter St. on the 3rd Floor of The Metro Building in Stockton.
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Mark Ramos, Secretary Treasurer UFCW Local 1428 Executive Board & Staff CONGRATULATES
Connie M. Leyva, President UFCW Local 1428, Vice President, UFCW International & President, California Labor Federation CLUW LABOR LEADER OF THE YEAR 2012
2011 MEMBER ACTIVIST AWARD Jerry Hunsucker is the Assistant Political Director for UFCW-8 Golden State and is a Member of our Chapter.
He is our Central CA CLUW Member Activist Honoree for 2011. Our Chapter is the most
progressive nationally as we have nineteen men that are Members. CLUW is for men too. The female labor movement needs all the support it can get – just like everybody else. We appreciate all of Jerry’s efforts and assistance with all of our events, meetings and projects. He is an invaluable Member and a friend as well. We would like to remind Members to shop at Save-Mart, Raley’s and Safeway grocery stores. These employees are UFCW Members and we support Union! Just a reminder DO NOT patronize Wal-Mart.
Jerry Hunsucker, UFCW-8 Golden State
Our Chapter appreciates all of your work and is proud to recognize your efforts.
2011 MEMBER RECRUITMENT AWARD Cecelia De La Torre is the Treasurer of IBEW #1245 and the best organizer you will ever find! She is our Central CA CLUW Member Recruitment Honoree for 2011. With her efforts, our Chapter has gained close to thirty new members and we appreciate it. Cecelia De La Torre’s efforts significantly helped our Chapter achieve the accomplishment of receiving the “Joyce D. Miller” National Award in September 2011 at the Biennial National CLUW Convention. Thank you for your organizing efforts in the female labor movement.
IBEW #1245 at the 2011 Biennial National CLUW Convention From left: Donna Ambeau, Tai Jonas, Anna Bayless-Martinez, Cecelia De La Torre, Jennifer Gray, Diana Limon (Local 11, Los Angeles CA), Jane Templin (Local 11), Jennifer Thornburg (Local 11), Thelma Dixon. Front Right: Diane Tatu, Beverly Curphey (Local 728, West Palm Beach, FL), Karen O'Donnell (Local 103, Dorchester MA).
2011 CENTRAL CA CLUW CHAPTER San Joaquin-Calaveras Counties Central Labor Council's 25th Annual Golf Tournament
Central CA CLUW donated raffle prizes to the San Joaquin-Calaveras Counties Central Labor Council's 25th Annual Golf Tournament. We are proud to have Andrea Randle as our Central CA CLUW Delegate to the SJ CLC. We provided a child's bike (compliments of Dave Smith, CC CLUW Member), wine and jewelry as compliments to the gift baskets along with some CLUW buttons for the bags.
Organizing and Outreach Drive in Fresno
Visit to the Fresno SEIU 521 Office – Central CA CLUW held an organizing and outreach drive for Central CA CLUW and presented at the "Women's Caucus" Meeting on June 23rd. Ten new members!
Applebee's Central CA CLUW Fundraiser
We had our Applebee’s fundraiser at two locations at the same time on the same date in two different counties. Stanislaus and San Joaquin County. Thank you to all who helped make it a success! 2011 Women of Labor Conference - California Labor Federation and the UFCW Women's Network Many of our Chapter Members attended this Conference and participated in Lobby Day in Sacramento.
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Bring Back the Badge Central CA CLUW was a sponsor of this event. Proceeds were used towards creating Stockton Police patrols for Downtown Stockton. Zac Cort and the Downtown Stockton Alliance were major sponsors of this event.
Biennial CLUW Convention Central CA CLUW takes home the “Joyce D. Miller” National Organizing Award. Our Chapter had only been established for eight months and there was a 24 month competition period! Great job CLUW!
2011 CENTRAL CA CLUW CHAPTER Tradeswomen’s Annual Dinner Central CA CLUW Treasurer and Labor Council Trustee, Astrid Zuniga (UDW) attended the Tradeswomen’s Annual Dinner. Thank you to the Stanislaus-Tuolumne Central Labor Council for the tickets. The Occupy Movement - Central CA CLUW gets actively involved in the Occupy Movement. Central CA CLUW affiliated with the Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Counties Central Labor Council and the Merced-Mariposa Counties Central Labor Council. We also embarked on and are currently working an eleven county voter registration drive through our Unions and friends as Central CA CLUW. We have one thousand forms registered to our organization from the Secretary of State. If you know of someone who needs to register to vote or would like someone to come out and do a presentation at your worksite or group, please contact Phyllis Johnson, our voter registration lead at (209) 471-2192.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN SUPPORTIVE OF OUR EFFORTS. WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND WE APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU! Until next year……
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Lavender Committee The SEIU Local 1000 Lavender Committee is proud to sponsor the Central CA Chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women, and congratulates the 2011 Central California Honorees. Labor Leader of the Year
Connie Leyva President UFCW Local #1428 & California Labor Federation
Political Leader of the Year
Lesa Rasmussen Past President of the California Federation of Business & Professional Women
Civic Service Leader of the Year
Gwyndolyn Harshaw President, SEIU 521
SEIU Local 1000 Lavender Committee Inga Olson, Chair Jennifer Horton Francisca Pass Mike Roskey James Briggs Maria Patterson
Stanislaus-Tuolumne Central Labor Council
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Tony Rojas Secretary Treasurer
Mike Loza President
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Congratulations to CLUW on Tonights Crab Feed
The SEIU Local 1000 Asian Pacific Islander Committee is proud to sponsor:
The 2nd Annual Crabby St. Patty's Day CLUW Crab Feed HONORING:
Connie Leyva
President UFCW Local #1428 & California Labor Federation Labor Leader of the Year
Lesa Rasmussen
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The API Committee researches training, education and leadership opportunities available to API state employees within the civil service system and outside the system. The API Committee also monitors the State’s adverse actions for any patterns affecting API state workers and works to promote understanding and unity within the State’s very diverse workforce.
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Past President of the California Federation of Business & Professional Women Political Leader of the Year
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President, SEIU 521 Civic Service Leader of the Year
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2011 Alva Belmont Award
Presented to the Fresno Madera Tulare Kings Counties Central Labor Council In appreciation of their support of the female labor movement Rhandy Ghan, Executive Secretary-Treasurer Kirk Vogt – President Chuck Riojas - Vice President
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SEIU LOCAL 1000
SALUTES Coalition of Labor Union Women SEIU Local 1000 is proud to sponsor:
The 2nd Annual Crabby St. Patty’s—CLUW Crab Feed Congratulations to the 2011 Honorees: Connie Leyva, President UFCW Local #1428 and California Labor Federation — Labor Leader of the Year Lesa Rasmussen, Past President of the California Federation of Business & Professional Women — Political Leader of the Year Gwyndolyn Harshaw, President, SEIU Local 521 Civic Service Leader of the Year
SEIU Local 1000 Statewide Officers: Yvonne R. Walker
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Margarita Maldonado
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Congratulations to all our labor leaders present tonight
September 3rd, 2012 Save the date:
Merced/Mariposa Central Labor Council Labor Day Picnic
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Latino/ Latina COMMITTEE The SEIU Local 1000 Latino/Latina Committee is proud to sponsor:
The 2nd Annual Crabby St. Patty’s CLUW Crab Feed Congratulations to this years Honorees We Salute you!
HONORING: Connie Leyva
President UFCW Local #1428 & California Labor Federation
µ Labor Leader of the Year
Lesa Rasmussen
Past President of the California Federation of Business & Professional Women
µ Political Leader of the Year
Gwyndolyn Harshaw President, SEIU 521
µ Civic Service Leader of the Year SEIU Local 1000 is California’s largest state employee union representing 95,000 workers
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Established in 1957, the CLC is a county body of the national AFL-CIO. It represents more than 68,000 workers from fifty-six (56) unions in Fresno, Madera, Tulare and Kings counties. The CLC serves as an information and education exchange for workers, a leadership and organizational developer, and advocate. The organization fulfills these objectives by aiding and assisting local unions, affiliates, workers and their families; engaging and cooperating with local agencies and businesses; supporting and promoting policies and legislation in the interest of workers and their organizations; and, encouraging workers and their families to fully participate in civic life and to exercise the rights of citizenship. CLC has operated the Dislocated and Adult Worker Program in Fresno County for eight years (2011) under the Workforce Investment Act.
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SEIU Local 1000 President, Yvonne Walker
Riley Marketing and Associates
SEIU Local 521 President, Gwyn Harshaw
UFCW-8 Golden State
UFCW #1428 President, Connie Leyva
UFCW Local #1428
San Joaquin-Calaveras Central Labor Council
The Cort Group
Stanislaus-Tuolumne Central Labor Council
Dental Source
Merced-Mariposa Central Labor Council
Strong Enterprises, Maisy Avila
Fresno-Madera-Tulare-Kings Central Labor Council
Kansas City CLUW Chapter
Xochitl Paderes
Lesa Rasmussen
Sacramento Central Labor Council
Emerge CA, Kimberly Ellis
CA Federation of Business & Professional Women
Mary Ward
Metro Print and Mail Solutions
United Steelworkers Local 418-G
United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps
Don & Linda Hunsucker
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