Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1021 Oppose Vallejo Cement Factory Proposal
“Our members value fresh air, good jobs and environmental justice,” said Sarah Creighton, a Solano County Eligibility Benefits Specialist. “Local 1021 will continue to fight for working families’ right to a healthy, sustainable future in South Vallejo and across California.”
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