華人協選會公佈支持賀錦麗選總統 為5名聯邦及州議員連任助陣

 

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華人協選會（CPPA）很自豪地宣布贊助那些支持及維護可負擔性住房，良好的工作、安全和穩定社區的候選人和投票問題。

贊助的候選人如下：

總統：賀錦麗（哈里斯）

美國參議員：伊莉莎白‧沃倫

美國眾議員（麻州第七區）：雅仁那·普斯利

州參議員（薩福和米德爾塞斯郡第一區）：麗德亞·瑪莉·愛德華斯

州眾議員（薩福郡第九區）：約翰‧莫蘭

州眾議員（薩福郡第三區）：麥家威

投贊成的選票問題如下：

問題2：取消 MCAS 考試為高中畢業要求：贊成

問題3：給予 Uber/Lyft 網約司機組織工會的選擇：贊成

問題5：給予小費工人公平工資：贊成

華人協選會致力於支持那些與工人階級站在一起、優先考慮我們社區需求的領導者。每位候選人都有為公眾利益而戰的良好紀錄，他們的領導力對確保住房作為人權、安全和可持續的社區、以及每個人都能獲得生計工資為優先事項。

賀錦麗(哈里斯) 在她的職業生涯中致力於保護我們的權利和確保我們的安全。身為總統，她將優先考慮可負擔性住房、工作保障，以及加強醫療保險和社會保障等重要項目。如果當選，她將成為美國第一位女性總統。

華人協選會執行委員會成員之一及資深活躍份子湯建華說： “總統的選擇很明確。賀錦麗在她的整個職業生涯中保護人們的安全和權利，抵制大企業和犯罪組織的侵害。作為副總統，她創造了創紀錄的新工作，降低了處方藥價格，並提供了強有力的、穩定的領導，以穩定國家和經濟。她將為我們國家提供所需的力量、穩定和安全”。

參議員伊麗莎白·沃倫一直是我們反對企業貪婪的鬥士，不斷地為麻州及其他地區的人民不懈奮鬥。我們支持她連任，因為我們需要像她這樣的領導者來追究企業主的責任，尤其是在生活成本持續上升的情況下。摩頓居民和華人協選會成員余翠鳳表示 “我們很自豪地支持沃倫參議員連任。隨著處方藥價格、食品價格和生活成本的不斷上漲，我們需要像沃倫參議員這樣的領導者來追究企業主的責任，確保政府為公眾利益而努力”。

國會議員雅仁那·普斯利不懈地努力，去縮短麻州第七國會區的財富差距。她支持的問題3，允許 Uber 和 Lyft 網約司機組織工會，突顯了她賦予脆弱工人的承諾。 她強調： “爭取組織工會的權利是工人的基本正義問題”。

Uber/Lyft 司機的母親及 CPPA 成員余燕農表示，“協選會很自豪地支持國會議員普斯利，我們將共同倡導零工工人，確保他們在工作中有發言權和生計工資”。

協選會也支持三位在我們社區中表現出堅定支持的州立法者：參議員麗德亞·愛德華斯、眾議員約翰·莫蘭和眾議員麥家威。他們致力於解決對我們社區重要的問題。

麗德亞·愛德華斯擁有豐富的倡導移民的經驗，並在麻州為家政工人爭取權利方面發揮了重要作用。 協選會會員余佩英說， “麗德亞一直把社區放在首位，我們期待繼續與她合作，增加可負擔住房的獲取，加強保護住客，並通過社區土地信託增加社區對土地的控制和擁有權”。

約翰·莫蘭深刻關注其選民的日常需求，從確保安全的生活條件到保護 LGBTQ+ 彩虹一族人士的權利。資深協選會成員黃秋權表示， “無論是修理我們樓裡的電梯，還是確保街道的照明良好，約翰總是在我們身邊” 。

麥家威一直是唐人街的倡導者，包括透過為雙語選票和住房保護立下赫赫戰功。唐人街居民及華人協選會的領袖吳若琳表示， “麥家威將為州議會帶來強有力的領導，並承諾將資源帶回他的選區，我們期待繼續與麥家威合作，確保他轄區內最脆弱的群體有機會留在自己的社區並蓬勃發展”。

投贊成的選票問題如下：

問題2：取消 MCAS 考試為畢業要求，讓教師更能滿足學生的需求，幫助年輕人獲得高質量的教育和成功的未來。

問題3：允許網約司機組織工會的機會，賦予他們爭取更好工作條件的權利。

問題5：逐步提高小費工人的最低工資，這是確保每個人都能獲得生計工資的重要一步。

Chinese Progressive Political Action (CPPA) proudly announces its endorsements of candidates and ballot questions that promote affordable housing, good jobs, and safe, stable communities for all.

Endorsed Candidates:

• President: Kamala Harris

• U.S. Senator: Elizabeth Warren

• U.S. Representative (MA-07): Ayanna Pressley

• State Senator (1st Suffolk & Middlesex): Lydia Edwards

• State Representative (9th Suffolk): John Moran

• State Representative (3rd Suffolk): Aaron Michlewitz

Ballot Questions:

• Question 2 Eliminate MCAS as High School Requirement : YES

• Question 3 The Option for Uber/Lyft drivers to unionize : YES

• Question 5 One Fair Wage for Tipped Workers: YES

CPPA is committed to endorsing leaders who stand with the working class and prioritize our community's needs. Each candidate has a proven track record of fighting for the public good, and their leadership is essential to ensure housing as a human right, that safe and sustainable communities are a priority, and that everyone has access to livable wages.

Kamala Harris has dedicated her career to safeguarding our rights and ensuring our safety. As President, she will prioritize affordable housing, job security, and the strengthening of vital programs like Medicare and Social Security. If elected, she would be the United States' first female president.

"The choice for president is clear. Kamala Harris has spent her entire career protecting people’s safety and rights from big corporations and criminal organizations. As Vice President, she created a record number of new jobs, drove down prescription drug prices, and provided strong, steady leadership to stabilize the country and its economy. As President, she will protect our freedoms, invest in affordable housing and job security, and strengthen Medicare and Social Security benefits,” said Jian Hua Tang, a CPPA Steering Committee member and long-time activist. “She will provide the strength, stability, and safety that our country needs."

Senator Elizabeth Warren has been our champion against corporate greed, tirelessly advocating for the people of Massachusetts and beyond. We endorse her reelection because we need leaders like her to hold corporations accountable, especially as the cost of living continues to rise. “We are proud to endorse Senator Warren for her reelection. As prescription drug prices, grocery prices, and cost of living continue to rise, we need leaders like Senator Warren to hold corporations accountable and ensure the government is working towards the public good,”  said Fiona Yu, a resident of Malden and CPPA member. 

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has worked relentlessly to close the racial wealth gap in Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District. Her endorsement of Question 3, which allows Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize, highlights her commitment to empowering vulnerable workers. “Fighting for the right to unionize is a fundamental issue of justice for workers,” she emphasizes.

“CPPA stands proudly with Congresswoman Pressley,” said Yannong Yu, mother of an Uber/Lyft driver and CPPA member. “Together, we will advocate for gig workers and ensure they have a voice in their job and a livable wage.”

CPPA also endorses three state legislators who have shown unwavering support for our community: Senator Lydia Edwards, State Representative John Moran, and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. They are dedicated to addressing the issues that matter to us.

Lydia Edwards has extensive experience advocating for immigrants and has played a crucial role in securing rights for domestic workers in Massachusetts. “Lydia has always put community first,” said Peiying Yu, a CPPA leader. “We look forward to continuing to work with her to increase access to affordable housing, strengthen tenant protections, and increase community control and ownership of land through community land trusts.”

John Moran is deeply involved in the daily needs of his constituents, from ensuring safe living conditions to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. “Whether it’s fixing the elevators of our building or making sure that streets are well lit, John is always there for us,” said Emily Kwong, a long-time CPPA member. “We are proud to endorse him.”

Aaron Michlewitz has been a strong advocate for Chinatown, including passing important legislation for bilingual ballots and housing protections. “Aaron will bring strong leadership to the State House and promise to bring resources back to the district,” said Ruolin Wu, Chinatown resident and CPPA leader. “We look forward to continuing to work with Aaron to ensure that the most vulnerable in his district have the chance to remain in their community and thrive.” 

Support the Ballot Questions:

• Question 2: Eliminates the MCAS graduation requirement, to allow teachers to better teach to students’ needs and set young people up for future success.

• Question 3: Allows rideshare drivers to unionize, empowering them to fight for better working conditions.

• Question 5: Gradually increases the minimum wage for tip workers, a critical step towards ensuring everyone earns a living wage.