San Diego Labor Movement Unites Behind Paloma Aguirre for County Supervisor
San Diego Building & Construction Trades Council Joins San Diego & Imperial Labor Council, SEIU 221 in Endorsing Aguirre, Pledging to Build a Stronger County for Working People
SAN DIEGO, CA – The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council and the San Diego Building & Construction Trades Council today announced their unified endorsement of Mayor Paloma Aguirre for San Diego County Supervisor, District 1, in the upcoming April 8 special election. The endorsement marks a powerful show of labor solidarity, with workers across industries—from construction to hospitality to healthcare—rallying behind Aguirre’s bold leadership and proven results.
“The men and women of the Building Trades don’t just build San Diego—we build its future and with Paloma Aguirre we’re going to build a better County Government,” said Carol Kim, Business Manager of the San Diego County Building Trades Council. “We need leaders who work as hard as we do and that’s Paloma Aguirre. From fighting to clean up the unacceptable Tijuana River sewage crisis that directly impacts so many of our members, to pushing to make life more affordable for all working people, Paloma Aguirre has proven she’s ready to build a County government that delivers. Our Building Trades Council is proud to support Paloma.”
Paloma Aguirre is Mayor of Imperial Beach, where she has been a tireless advocate for working people, taking on powerful interests to fight for fair wages, against unlawful rent hikes and she’s kept Imperial Beach one of the safest coastal cities in the region. Paloma is leading the fight to clean up the Tijuana River toxic sewage crisis. Where many others failed to act, Paloma stepped up – demanding action from Washington and securing $250 million in federal funding to protect South County’s air, water and property values.
“When working people stand together, we win,” said Brigette Browning, President of the San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council and UNITE HERE Local 30. “From securing hundreds of millions of dollars to stop cross-border sewage flows hurting workers, business and homeowners in South County, to standing up for renters and fighting for good-paying jobs, Paloma Aguirre delivers. We’re proud to stand united behind her.”
The San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council and San Diego County Building and Construction Trades represent over 200,000 working families across San Diego County, from construction workers and janitors to nurses, teachers, and first responders. Their unified endorsements has cemented Aguirre as the clear choice for working people, and continues the surge of momentum in Aguirre’s campaign that underscores the urgency of electing new leaders who fight for fair wages, good jobs, and a County that fights on the side of working people.
The special election to fill the District 1 seat will take place on April 8, 2025, with mail ballots going out in early March.
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The San Diego & Imperial Counties Labor Council represents over 136 local unions and 200,000 working families across the region. From firefighters and healthcare workers to janitors and construction tradespeople, the Labor Council fights for fair wages, affordable housing, quality healthcare, and a better future for all.
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The San Diego County Building and Construction Trades Council represents a coalition of 22 affiliated construction and trade unions, collectively advocating for the rights and interests of over 35,000 workers across San Diego County. With a commitment to good jobs, workplace safety, and quality infrastructure, the Building Trades ensure that working people have a seat at the table as the region grows.
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