Two more statewide labor unions today endorsed the Democratic health care bill scheduled for a vote on Monday in the State Assembly.
The California State Council of Laborers and California Conference of Carpenters both announced their support of AB 1X1, the historic compromise health care reform bill co-authored by Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez and Senate President pro Tem Don Perata.
"We understand the need and importance for health care coverage," said California State Council of Labors Director Jose Mejia. "We believe there is now a window of opportunity to move forward with health care coverage for all, specifically this plan which intends to cover the most venerable of our state population.
"We are well aware that nothing is perfect as we introduce something new," he continued. "Not moving forward would only deteriorate what we have fought for, for so long. We congratulate and commend Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez for his vision and insistence on health care reform."
Daniel Curtin of the California Conference of Carpenters also announced his support for the bill. He will be among the speakers at a press conference on the legislation with Speaker Nunez on Monday.
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