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Melinda Battenberg, Communications Specialist
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ADVISORY: Candidates Manuel Perez and Mary Salas to participate in the “Walk A Day In My Shoes” program with Calexico City Empl

Thursday, September 04, 2008


When: Friday, September 5, 2008

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Calexico City Hall

608 Heber Avenue
Calexico, CA 92231

Background: “Walk A Day In My Shoes” is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for candidates to learn what life is like for public sector workers by spending time with SEIU members on the job.

Mr. Perez, candidate for the 80th Assembly District, and Assembly Member Salas will assist two Calexico municipal employees in the Public Works Department as they complete their routine tasks cleaning sewage lines and repairing the city’s wastewater system.

By spending time with union members on the job, the candidates will witness firsthand the essential services provided by Calexico city employees and the struggles they face.

SEIU Local 221 is a diverse, member-driven organization working in many occupations to make our counties a safe and healthy place to live, work, and raise our families. We represent public sector employees in San Diego and Imperial counties who work for county, local city governments and school districts, as well as Head Start. We nurse our sick, educate our children, care for our seniors and provide a host of other important services throughout our communities.