Are you a California voter wondering how to vote this coming election?

October 25-2010

The ILWU Southern California District Council provides union members with a pocket guide each year highlighting the issues impacting union members and their families at the ballot box.

If you’re wondering what your vote will be this year, consider the guide provided and how employee unions are affected by the issues. In the current economy, workers have to stand united against corporations exploiting our efforts and creating an atmosphere where the rich get richer and the working class suffers.

Take a look at what longshore and warehouse union members are considering as their vote and think about what is best for your family:

Governor of California
Edmund G. “Jerry” Brown

U.S. Senate
Barbara Boxer

Lieutenant Governor
Gavin Newsom

Secretary of State
Debra Bowen

Controller
John Chiang

Treasurer
Bill Lockyer

Insurance Commissioner
Dave Jones

Attorney General
Kamala Harris

Sup. of Public Instruction
Tom Torlakson

Board of Equalization #2
Chris Parker

Board of Equalization #4
Jerome Horton

Prop. 19 Taxing Legal Marijuana YES

Prop. 20 Congressional Districts NO

Prop. 21 State Park Financing YES

Prop. 22 Local Gvt. Financing NEUTRAL

Prop. 23 Global Warming NO

Prop. 24 Corporate Taxes YES

Prop. 25 Majority Budget Vote YES

Prop. 26 2/3rd Vote on Fees NO

Prop. 27 Redistricting Commission YES

As a member of a union family I have seen the benefits of uniting against corporate greed and protecting workers and families against this tyranny. If you ask me, I’ll be voting the union way!

**For district voting recommendations affecting Congress, Senate, and State Assembly in your district you can email ILWU SCDC.

About the Author: Julie Phineas is a work at home mom of 2 living with her wife in Southern California. You can find out more about her and view her photos at www.juliephineas.com.

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