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July 7, 2025
Valley Building and Construction Trades Council Endorse Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria for Senate District 14
Soria now backed by both regional Building Trades Councils representing Senate District 14
MERCED, CA – Today, Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria announced the endorsement of the Valley Building and Construction Trades Council of Stanislaus, Merced, Tuolumne, and Mariposa Counties, which represents thousands of unionized construction workers across the region. The endorsement highlights Soria’s strong partnership with organized labor and her consistent advocacy for high-paying jobs, apprenticeship programs, and infrastructure investment.
With this endorsement, Soria has now secured the backing of both regional Building Trades Councils representing her Senate district—including the Fresno, Madera, Kings & Tulare Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, which endorsed her earlier this spring.
“Esmeralda Soria has been a champion for working people and union labor throughout her entire career,” said Tony Ledoux, President of the Valley Building and Construction Trades Council of Stanislaus, Merced, Tuolumne, and Mariposa Counties. “She understands the importance of creating good-paying jobs, expanding apprenticeship programs, and investing in the infrastructure our communities need to thrive. We’re proud to support her for the State Senate.”
From her time on the Fresno City Council—where she fought for Project Labor Agreements—to her leadership in the Assembly, Soria has built a strong track record of advancing labor priorities. She has supported state budget investments in job training and construction projects, championed pathways into the trades for young workers, and opposed rollbacks to hard-fought labor protections.
“I’m proud to have the support of the Valley Building and Construction Trades Council,” said Soria. “The men and women of the Trades are building the future of our region—and I’ve always believed that work should be respected, protected, and rewarded. I’ll continue to fight for labor rights, wage standards, and opportunities for working families in the Senate.”
This endorsement adds to Soria’s growing coalition of support from leaders in labor and public safety, including the Fresno Deputy Sheriff’s Association, the California Latino Legislative Caucus, and Attorney General Rob Bonta.
For more information and a full list of endorsements, visit www.soriaforcalifornia.com
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