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by rcpt 1 hour ago
Examples of SEIU ballot box warfare

+ Proposition 8 (2018)

+ Proposition 23 (2020)

+ Proposition 29 (2022)

Probably their best example is "Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage Drive (SB 525)". They created a bunch of populist local initiatives about minimum that would have been a logistical nightmare for hospitals. In exchange for pulling their measures they got SB 525 passed as a truce.

I hate these tactics. California direct democracy is awful yes, but the way this group weaponizes it is downright disgusting.

> It sounds like you consider "economically explosive populist slop" is anything that helps poor people.

But honestly it sounds like you're just flat out not interested. You are the perfect target for their bullshit and I'm sure they couldn't be happier about whatever is in your head