Good jobs are the backbone of a strong community. When I taught high school in Watts, the California Teachers Union stood with me when I fought for better resources for my students. I know union jobs mean the same benefits for every worker — better pay, health benefits, and economic security.

I’m endorsed by the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, Service Employees International Union, California Teachers Association, National Union of Healthcare Workers, and AFSCME DC 36 because of my track record fighting for our unions and working to create better-paying jobs.

I will stand up for the public employees who keep our communities running, and I’ll work to make sure new jobs in clean energy, technology, and the care economy are good union jobs from the start. I will fight to make it easier for workers to join a union because no one should be punished for organizing with their coworkers. I support stronger penalties for union-busting, fewer barriers to organizing, and information campaigns so workers understand their rights. 

We need an economy where local businesses can grow and succeed. I will protect small, and worker-owned businesses from being pushed out of our community or buried in red tape. I support tax credits and state incentives for companies that treat workers fairly — if a business invests in its workers and our community, our state should invest in them. 

As your Assemblymember, I will work to bring and keep good jobs in our community by:

• Protecting and strengthening workers’ right to organize by defending collective bargaining, opposing outsourcing and union-busting tactics, and regulating corporate efforts to integrate AI and automation technologies that leave workers behind.

• Advancing strong, state-level protections like a California PRO Act to ensure workers can join unions, negotiate fair contracts, and secure safe, dignified workplaces.

• Expanding access to state grants, low-interest loans, and technical support for small, local businesses while ensuring funding prioritizes neighborhood businesses over large corporations.

• Reducing barriers for small businesses by supporting affordable commercial rents, prioritizing small businesses in public contracts, investing in underserved business corridors, and simplifying regulations with clear guidance and support instead of fines and red tape.