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Public commenters press council on housing instability and alleged labor abuses in auto supply chains
Summary
During general public comment the council heard appeals on homelessness, tenant protections and a call from Jobs to Move America to back resolutions addressing alleged labor and human-rights abuses in automotive supply chains; speakers urged ethical procurement and stronger housing policies.
A broad swath of public comment on April 17 focused on housing instability, tenant protections and labor concerns tied to automotive supply chains.
At the top of public comment, Martin Barrera (identifying affiliation with Jobs to Move America in his remarks) asked the council to support resolutions and a motion by Councilmember Soto Martínez regarding documented labor abuses at suppliers to Hyundai and Kia. Barrera said the group “applauds Soto Martínez” for bringing policy…
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