International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7 Endorses Dr. Richard Pan for Congress in CA-06

Sacramento, CA — International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 7 has endorsed Dr. Richard Pan in his campaign for Congress in California’s 6th Congressional District, backing the only Democratic candidate with a long record of standing with working people and delivering results for families.

Teamsters Joint Council 7, representing more than 100,000 workers across Northern California, cited Dr. Pan’s commitment to workers’ rights, fair wages, and safe working conditions.

“Dr. Richard Pan has consistently stood with working people and understands the issues our members face every day,” said Dale Wentz, Principal Officer for Teamsters Local 150. “He has a proven record of delivering for workers and their families, and we are proud to endorse him for Congress.”

Dr. Pan has worked closely with labor throughout his career, partnering with workers to expand access to affordable health care, improve workplace safety, and support economic security for families.

“I’m honored to earn the endorsement of Teamsters Joint Council 7 and the workers they represent,” said Dr. Richard Pan. “Working people are the backbone of our economy. In Congress, I will fight to protect the right to organize, strengthen workplace protections, and lower costs so families can get ahead.”

As a State Senator, Dr. Pan built a strong record of supporting labor and advancing policies that improve the lives of working families. His campaign continues to build momentum with growing support from labor organizations across California including the California Federation of Labor Unions AFL-CIO, Service Employees International Union, California Teachers Association, and the International Association of Fire Fighters.

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Dr. Richard Pan is a pediatrician, educator, small business owner and Former State Senator dedicated to keeping California’s families healthy and safe. In the State Senate, he championed landmark child and school safety laws and lowered the uninsured rate among children by two-thirds – taking on RFK Jr. twice after preventable disease outbreaks. A Harvard-trained pediatrician and UC Davis professor, he has cared for underserved children, trained future doctors and co-founded Healthy Kids Healthy Future, providing health coverage to more than 65,000 kids. 

Known for flipping his state legislative seat from Red to Blue, Dr. Pan is a proven fighter who brings people together to get results — expanding access to health care, strengthening schools, and improving public safety. A husband, father, and small business owner, he understands the challenges families face and is running for Congress to make government work for people again, so every child and family in California has the chance to succeed.