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The flow of money is a little-known piece of a larger story of how over the past two decades labor became arguably the most influential force in San Diego politics and policy.
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How San Diego labor unions became a powerful political force
Over more than two decades labor unions went from the outskirts of political power in San Diego to its very center.
inewsource.org
July 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The flow of money is a little-known piece of a larger story of how over the past two decades labor became arguably the most influential force in San Diego politics and policy.
inewsource.org/2025/07/07/s...
inewsource.org/2025/07/07/s...
Rent, laundry and other fees from the low-and moderate income residents have been the source for millions donated to union-friendly campaigns in San Diego. Union officials also collect salary for managing the complex, which is run as a nonprofit.
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San Diego labor unions turned apartments into a cash machine
About 11 cents of every dollar collected from tenants has been used to influence elections, finance ballot initiatives and pay union leaders.
inewsource.org
July 7, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Rent, laundry and other fees from the low-and moderate income residents have been the source for millions donated to union-friendly campaigns in San Diego. Union officials also collect salary for managing the complex, which is run as a nonprofit.
inewsource.org/2025/07/07/s...
inewsource.org/2025/07/07/s...