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flag Unions are spending $660K to influence CalPERS board elections, aiming to favor union contractors in the state’s $584B pension fund.

flag California unions are spending a record $660,000 in independent expenditures to influence the election of CalPERS board members, the largest pension fund in the state. flag The funds, mainly from private-sector construction and trade unions, aim to push the $584 billion fund to favor union contractors in its investments. flag The race for six seats on the 13-member board, including incumbent Jose Luis Pacheco, is expected to be the most expensive in CalPERS history. flag Pacheco, who supports more restrictive labor agreements, has raised more direct contributions than any previous candidate. flag About 1.7 million civil servants and retirees are eligible to vote, and the board’s decisions affect public spending across California.

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