Union recommendations for California Primary June 8

Below you will find recommendations from UAW and the California State Federation of Labor on statewide and local races and ballot measures.

Governor
Jerry Brown

United States Senator
Barbara Boxer

Lieutenant Governor
Janice Hahn

Attorney General
No Recommendation

Secretary of State
Debra Bowen

Treasurer
Bill Lockyer

Controller
John Chiang

Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tom Torlakson

Insurance Commissioner
DUAL: Hector De La Torre and Dave Jones


Proposition 13 - Tax Assessment for Seismic Retrofit
Recommendation: Vote YES
This proposition is an important tax reform that, if passed, will create jobs and make our buildings safer.

Proposition 14 - Top Two Primary
Recommendation: Vote NO
This proposition, if passed, will eliminate partisan primaries, limit voter choice, bar small parties and independents from competing in the general election, and lead to more personality-driven, less issue-driven politics.

Proposition 15 - California Fair Elections Act
Recommendation: Vote YES
This proposition, if passed, will create a pilot program to publicly finance elections for Secretary of State.

Proposition 16 - Two-Thirds Approval for Local Public Power
Recommendation: Vote NO
This proposition is a blatant power grab by PG&E to maintain their monopoly and if passed, will make it harder for local communities to take control of their energy production.

Proposition 17 - Alter Auto Insurance Company Regulations
Recommend: Vote NO
This proposition is an initiative backed by a single major insurance company that, if passed, will lead to higher insurance rates for many drivers.