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Lorena Gonzalez, head of California’s massive labor federation representing over two million workers, is navigating high-stakes political terrain as new AI bills and a divisive billionaire tax proposal reshape the state’s agenda. While the union officially backs the tax targeting ultra-wealthy individuals, Gonzalez admits she’d prefer it not even be on the ballot — revealing deep internal rifts. With members spanning construction crews to tech workers, aligning diverse priorities proves tricky: some see the tax as funding public goods, others fear economic fallout. As political battles heat up, Gonzalez warns that passing legislation isn’t enough — it must truly serve the people these unions represent, even amid fierce internal debate.

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