The DeSaulnier Digest: Don't Forget to Vote on or Before November 5th!
It has been a busy few weeks in the district hearing from constituents, visiting local organizations and businesses, and hosting town halls.
With only one week until Election Day, I'm reminding you to exercise your right to vote by heading to the polls or returning your ballot by next Tuesday, November 5th. Our democracy depends on American citizens making their voices heard through free and fair elections.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
IN THE COMMUNITY
Congressman DeSaulnier Rides Along with California Highway Patrol
Mark shadowed a local Contra Costa California Highway Patrol Officer on his shift to talk about the challenges of ensuring safe roadways in CA-10 and the crucial role CHP plays in responding to incidents. The two discussed the rise of phone-related distracted driving accidents and solutions that may keep drivers safe and off their phones.
Mark Meets with Local Company ExThera to Speak About Medical Innovation
Congressman DeSaulnier joined ExThera leaders in Martinez to hear more about their innovative work to treat bacterial, viral, and fungal bloodstream infections including Zika, Ebola, and sepsis. Then, Mark toured its manufacturing center to see the production process for the medical devices they create.
Mark Visits Salesforce Transit Center to Discuss Bay Area Transportation Improvements
Congressman DeSaulnier toured the Salesforce Transit Center in downtown San Francisco and met with members of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority to discuss his work on the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, transit-oriented development, and ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of transit across the Bay Area.
Treasure Island Museum Unveils Port Chicago Memorial Panels
Our office joined the Treasure Island Museum, National Park Service, and members of the Port Chicago Alliance and Friends of Port Chicago to recognize the unveiling of permanent panels on Treasure Island recounting the story of the Port Chicago Naval Magazine explosion. Congressman DeSaulnier worked alongside these community partners for the past decade to exonerate the Port Chicago 50, who were wrongfully charged with mutiny. Earlier this year, the Secretary of the Navy announced their full exoneration after 80 years.
IN THE NEWS
Congressman DeSaulnier Discusses Workers' Rights and Aviation Safety with KTVU
As the senior Democrat on the Health, Labor, Employment, and Pensions Subcommittee, Mark joined KTVU to discuss the erosion of corporate benefits and his work to safeguard employee pensions. They also chatted about the extension of the Machinists' strike at Boeing and Mark's effort to prioritize aviation safety. To hear the full interview, click here or on the image below.
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Congressman DeSaulnier Authors Bill to Protect Workers from Mass Layoffs
While big corporations rake in record profits, many of those companies see their employees and local communities as an afterthought rather than the key to their success. Unfortunately, in the Bay Area, we've seen this play out with layoffs in the tech industry and beyond. To help protect workers against unfair treatment, Congressman DeSaulnier authored the Justice for Local Communities and Workers Act (H.R. 9963), which would require companies thinking about big layoffs or closures to calculate and consider the impact these moves would have on workers and communities - and to pay their fair share if they choose to move forward.
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