How Labor Endorsements Really Work in San Mateo County — Julie Lind Explains
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How Labor Endorsements Really Work in San Mateo County — Julie Lind Explains
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About this listen
Mark Simon and Bob Marks are joined by Julie Lind, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the San Mateo County Central Labor Council, representing 105 unions and more than 95,000 workers and their families.
Julie explains how labor endorsements are earned, how political resources are allocated, and what labor sees as the biggest challenges facing working families in 2026 — from wages and housing costs to public budgets. The conversation also tackles artificial intelligence and automation, and how emerging technologies may reshape the workforce.
After the interview, Mark and Bob discuss the crowded California governor’s race and what it means for Democrats statewide, along with the evolving political landscape in San Mateo County.
⏱ Episode Chapters
00:00 – Opening
00:31 – Labor’s role in county politics
06:11 – Inside the endorsement process
14:43 – Campaign support from labor
22:48 – AI & automation impacts
30:58 – Governor’s race dynamics
38:15 – Post-game analysis
45:12 – Wrap-up