Media Release

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate release

November 13, 2019

Contact:

J&Z Strategies [email protected]

LA COUNTY LABOR

FEDERATION DELIVERS HIGH-

POWERED SUPPORT TO

NEWMAN’S SD-29 BID

Josh Newman Secures Critical Endorsement From the Los Angeles

County Labor Federation in State Senate Rematch Campaign

ORANGE COUNTY, CA -- Reinforcing his status as the clear choice for working people in the race for State Senate District 29, today U.S. Army veteran, businessman, and former State Senator Josh Newman earned an influential endorsement from the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. The L.A. Labor

Federation represents over 300 local unions and hundreds of thousands of working families.

In announcing their support, L.A. County Labor Fed President Ron Herrera commented:

“The LA County Labor Federation is excited to again endorse Josh Newman for

State Senate because he has supported a pro-Worker and pro-Middle Class agenda that creates jobs and a fairer economy. Josh is a smart and energetic leader who represents the common sense approach we need to advance economic development, job creation and creative solutions that help grow and expand our middle class. We look forward to helping him in his campaign and working with Josh in Sacramento to expand good paying, middle class union jobs for all.”

Newman also released the following statement reflecting on the announced endorsement:

“It's very encouraging to have the support of the working people of LA County as expressed through the LA Labor Federation’s endorsement of my candidacy, and I’m honored and grateful to receive it. If I’m elected back to the Senate, I’ll continue fighting to expand access to affordable healthcare, enact forward- thinking workers' rights policies, invest in California’s infrastructure, and advocate for legislation and policies that create more good-paying jobs which will lift up working families grow our middle class economy to so much more. I couldn't be prouder to have their support, and look forward to partnering with them over the course of my campaign and in the Senate to fight for an economy that works for everyone.”

Newman's campaign also recently released a new digital video ad, titled “Better

Senator,” which highlights his independent, common-sense approach to public service and features the campaign’s branded ice cream truck, allowing voters the opportunity to talk about important issues with the former Senator and his team while enjoying a complimentary "Better Senator" ice cream sandwich. To find out more about upcoming destinations for the "Better Senator," follow

@BetterSenatorCA on Twitter and Instagram or visit BetterSenator.com.

To view the ad, titled "Better Senator," click here or on the image below:

Previously, the former Senator rolled out his first campaign video, titled "Citizen

Newman." To view the ad click here or on the screen image below:

Since launching his current campaign, Josh Newman has amassed a far- reaching and deep-rooted coalition of support from organizations and leaders, including:

Organizations:

• California League of Conservation Voters (CLCV)

• Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood of Orange and San

Bernardino Counties

• State Building and Construction Trades Council of California

• Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building & Construction Trades Council • Service Employees International Union (SEIU) State Council of

California

• California Nurses Association (CNA)

• California Teachers Association (CTA)

• California Faculty Association (CFA)

• Orange County Labor Federation (OCLF)

• Los Angeles County Federation of Labor

• Orange County Employees Association (OCEA)

• AFSCME California PEOPLE

• AFSCME District Council 57

• AFSCME Local 1902

• AFSCME Local 2620

• California Federation of Teachers (CFT)

• Faculty Association of California Community Colleges (FACCC)

• California School Employees Association (CSEA)

• United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1428

• United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 770

• United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 324

• Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36

• National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW)

• Teamsters Joint Council 42

• California Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers • International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 3

• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 12

• International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 501

• Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 9510

• Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 14904

• United Association (UA) Local 582 Plumbers & Steamfitters

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47

• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 11

• Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters

• California State Council of Laborers

• Laborers Local 300

• Ironworkers Local 433

• International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Southern

California District Council

• International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 13

• International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63

• International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 94

• UNITE HERE Local 11

• District Council of Iron Workers of the State of California and Vicinity

• California Association of Psychiatric Technicians

• Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1277

• Professional Engineers in California Government (PECG) • California Young Democrats (CYD)

Federal Elected Leaders:

• U.S. Congressman Lou Correa

• U.S. Congressman Harley Rouda

• U.S. Congressman Gil Cisneros

• U.S. Congressman Mike Levin

State Elected Leaders:

• California Governor Gavin Newsom

• California State Controller Betty Yee

• California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara

• California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

• California State Treasurer John Chiang (Ret.)

• California State Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins

• California State Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus Kevin de León

• California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon

• California State Senator Tom Umberg

• California State Senator Connie Leyva

• California State Senator Maria Elena Durazo

• California State Senator Ben Allen

• California State Senator Richard Pan • California State Senator Mike McGuire

• California State Senator Steven Bradford

• California State Senator Bob Archuleta

• California State Senator Anthony Portantino

• California State Senator Bill Monning

• California State Senator Jerry Hill

• California State Senator Henry Stern

• California State Senator Cathleen Galgiani

• California State Senator Steve Glazer

• California State Senator Melissa Hurtado

• California State Senator Nancy Skinner

• California State Senator Bob Wieckowski

• California State Senator Ed Hernandez (Ret.)

• California State Senator Mark Leno (Ret.)

• California Assemblymember and Democratic Caucus Chair Mike Gipson

• California Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva

• California Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris

• California Assemblymember Christy Smith

• California Assemblymember Ash Kalra

• California Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian

• California Assemblymember Tom Daly

Josh Newman is a United States Army veteran, community activist, father, husband, and former State Senator for the 29th Senate District of California. As an officer in the United States Army, Newman’s active duty military service included assignments with a nuclear weapons detachment in South Korea and with a conventional artillery battalion in the 25th Infantry Division. After a successful post-service professional career in the Internet and mobile technology sectors, Newman founded and served as Executive Director of

ArmedForce2Workforce, an initiative founded in 2012 to assist young veterans in the Orange County/Greater Los Angeles area in the pursuit of rewarding, career-oriented post-service employment.

Continuing to give back to his community, in 2016 Newman ran a “bottom-up” campaign against the political establishment — and was elected to the California

Senate. In the State Senate, Newman chaired the Senate Committee on Veterans

Affairs. He also sat on the Business & Professions, Health, Insurance & Banking, and Human Services committees.

In Sacramento as well as while back home in the 29th Senate District, Newman was active and accessible, tirelessly serving the 16 cities of the 29th Senate

District, continuously putting public service over politics, irrespective of the consequences. Throughout his tenure in the State Senate, Newman focused on finding common sense, pragmatic solutions that help improve the quality of life for California families. His legislation championed veteran services, mental health resources, public education, job creation, environmental protection, equal rights, transportation improvements, and fiscal responsibility.

He and his wife, Darcy Lewis, reside in Fullerton with their daughter and four rescue Chihuahuas.

For more information please visit: https://www.newman2020.com/

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