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July 18, 2025
UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 442 Endorse Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria for State Senate
Central Valley’s plumbing and pipefitting professionals back Soria’s strong record of supporting working families, quality jobs, and economic growth
MERCED, CA – Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria today announced she earned the endorsement of UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 442, highlighting her long-standing commitment to creating good-paying jobs, protecting workers’ rights, and investing in economic growth throughout the Central Valley.
Local 442 represents hundreds of skilled workers in the plumbing, pipefitting, welding, and HVAC industries across the Central Valley region. Their endorsement signals clear support from the region’s trades community, joining a growing coalition of labor groups backing Soria’s Senate campaign.
Luis Montalbo, Business Manager of UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 442, praised Soria’s leadership:
“Esmeralda Soria has always shown up for working families in the Central Valley. She understands how important skilled trade jobs are to our local economy, and she has consistently fought to expand apprenticeship opportunities and ensure fair wages for our members. Local 442 is proud to stand with Esmeralda in her campaign for State Senate.”
Soria has consistently prioritized workforce development, affordable housing, and access to quality healthcare—issues crucial to working families throughout her district. As a State Assemblymember, she has supported legislation to protect labor rights and create opportunities for middle-class growth, and has strongly advocated for policies that directly benefit working families in Merced, Fresno, and Madera counties.
“I am deeply honored to have earned the endorsement of UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 442,” said Soria. “Our region depends on good-paying jobs, and strong economic growth—and the hardworking men and women of Local 442 are essential to that vision. I’ll continue fighting to ensure our working families have access to fair wages, safe workplaces, and quality benefits.”
For more information and a full list of endorsements, visit www.soriaforcalifornia.com
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