Proven to be an ally in our pursuit of progress. President joe biden in every facet of his administration is crafting pathways to build americas foundations for the future. The accomplishment he has delivered, for the working people of america, those who have historically been left behind and for theiv future of r democracy cannot be understated. After fourat years of child despite he went above and beyond. He delivered the story of pension reform, setting of millions of americans including the building trade members. He delivered with a bipartisanfr infrastructure locking the greatest Infrastructure Investment in our nations history, to build safer roads, bridges, energy infrastructure, clean water, tragic and airports, broadband and broadband across america. He didnt stop there. He make sure the provisions in this law would expand highquality marketdriven craft training so that more people can pursue their shot at the American Dream through the Building Trades. [applause] he passed p
Please welcome the president of the United States, joe biden. [applause] hello. Thank you. Please have a seat. Hello. What a welcome. Im going home. Thank you, thank you, thank you. God love you all. I really mean it. And, sean, thank you for your friendship and partnership. Its been an incredible honor to be endorsed by the Building Trades. I mean it. You are the best. Its not a joke. It is not a joke. You are the best in the world. Thats not a joke. You are the best in the world. You have my back in 2020. Because of you, im standing here as president of the United States of america. That fact. Because of you, in 2024, we will make donald trump a loser again. Are you ready . Are you ready . [applause] i am so proud to be with you. I really mean it. Im proud to be with you, all my relatives. They are all gone now but in scranton, my uncle would say, joey, you are belt buckle to shoe soles union. Im proud to be the most prounion president in American History and its because of you. You
300 men and women from every background and walk of life, i get a little emotional. The members of north americas building trade unions, the men and women we are also proud to represent, you are the foundations of the future. Today we get to share a story of progress, collaboration and hope. Our journey fueled by dedication and resilience has led us to remarkable opportunities that are paving the way for a Brighter Future for all. The Biden Administration has proven to be an ally in our pursuit of progress. President joe biden in every facet of his ministrations is crafting pathways to build americas foundations for the future. The a compass men see has delivered the working the accomplishments he has delivered the working people of america and for the future of our democracy cannot be understated. After 40 years of tireless fights he went above and beyond. He delivered historic pension reform, saving millions of americans, including the Building Trades members. He delivered with the b
Blessings to all my relatives. My name is Mary Travis Allen and im the advisor board president for the American Indian cultural district, as well as a member of Mission Destino and other committees and councils here in San Francisco. So i am ariana ortega, peace people of nicaragua. From my mothers side and the seneca nation on my fathers side. I was born and raised here in San Francisco and retired in 2020 from a senior manager position with the sfmta to after 32 years of service. But as i mentioned and what im doing now is important work that i am many of you are doing on behalf of our community is that work is never done and should be reflected in all the work you do and all aspects of your lives. We are brought together by our ancestors is to fulfill the prophecy of the eagle and the condor. The prophecy tells of this time when the Indigenous Peoples of the north and the south earth would reunite to renew you and protect our original knowledge, strength and connection to our earth.
California politics Laphonza Butler slated to become the second black woman to represent california in the us senate. Well, the move by Governor Newsom fulfills his pledge to appoint a black woman to the position filling the seat of late senator dianne feinstein. This is californians prepare to say their goodbyes to the trailblazer politician. The governor facing a tough choice in filling that powerful senate seat. Welcome, everyone, to the four this afternoon. Im heather holmes. And im greg lee. Ktvu is an rubin heard from the governor today about his decision. Whats he saying an were well. Governor newsom calls butler uniquely positioned. He said she was simply the best person he could find for this moment and this job. It was an appointment that took political pundits by surprise. Laphonza butler is a former labor leader, a political consultant and someone who has never held office herself. Now shell be filling the senate seat of the late up, not top down. She understands moral auth