South Bay Labor Council's
General Election Endorsement Schedule 

The South Bay Labor Council’s COPE Endorsement Committee will conduct candidate interviews in July and August.

Please see the endorsement schedule below:

Board of Education Candidate Interviews

• Tuesday, July 14, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Thursday, July 16, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Local City Candidate Interviews — Santa Clara County and San Benito County

• Wednesday, August 5, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
• Saturday, August 8, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, if needed
• Monday, August 10, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
• Tuesday, August 11, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

South Bay Labor Council's
2026 Endorsed Candidates

South Bay Labor Council Statement Regarding Cesar Chavez

South Bay Labor Council Statement Regarding Cesar Chavez. In alignment with the AFL-CIO, we will not be participating in Cesar Chavez Day events at this time. We urge all unions and allies to read and share the AFL-CIO’s full statement by clicking here. 

Statement from the South Bay Labor Council on the San José City Council’s Approval of 
High-Road Job Standards

2026 Calendar