Senator LaPhonza Butler, president of SEIU Local 2015, has been named as one of the 100 most influential African-Americans by The Root for her work in the political, economic, and social spaces. Butler has been instrumental in leading efforts to raise the minimum wage in California to $15 per hour, and she has been a strong advocate for the rights of home care and nursing home workers. She recently led a coalition to pass Senate Bill 1234, the California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Act, which will provide retirement security for nearly 7.5 million Californians who currently lack access to employer-sponsored retirement plans.
If you’re interested in learning more about Senator Butler’s work and how she’s making a significant impact in the lives of many Californians, click the link below. It sheds light on her tireless efforts in advocating for fair wages, workers’ rights, and retirement security. So don’t wait, click the link to read more about this influential leader.
