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Lobbying Disclosure: Utility Workers Union of America Local 246

Original title: ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION lobbying for UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA LOCAL 246

June 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The document identifies the financial resources and specific policy areas—electric industry restructuring and natural gas reform—that a labor union prioritized for legislative and regulatory influence during the specified period.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Utility Workers Union of America Local 246

The union paid for professional representation to influence state-level energy policy and legislation.

Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo

The firm was compensated to provide lobbying services on behalf of the union.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document discloses activities and payments made by the Utility Workers Union of America Local 246 during the first quarter of 2000. The union retained the law firm Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo to represent its interests regarding energy industry regulations.

Key Facts

  • The lobbying firm Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo received $3,116.98 for services rendered.
  • The reporting period for these activities was January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
  • Lobbying efforts were directed at the State Legislature and the Public Utilities Commission.
  • The primary policy focus was electric industry restructuring.
  • The secondary policy focus was natural gas reform.
  • The firm lobbied specifically regarding AB 1421.

Why It Matters

The document identifies the financial resources and specific policy areas—electric industry restructuring and natural gas reform—that a labor union prioritized for legislative and regulatory influence during the specified period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a disclosure report that tracks who is paying for influence on government policy and how much they are spending.
What specific issues was the union focused on?
The union was focused on electric industry restructuring, natural gas reform, and the specific bill AB 1421.

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Lobbying Activity

ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

on behalf of UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA LOCAL 246

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ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

on behalf of UTILITY WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA LOCAL 132

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ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

on behalf of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS WORKERS COUNCIL

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ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

on behalf of PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS UNION LOCAL 447

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ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

on behalf of INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 1245

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ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

on behalf of INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 659

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ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

on behalf of INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 465

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ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

on behalf of INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL 18

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ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

on behalf of ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS OF CALIFORNIA LOCAL 20 IFPTE AFL-CIO & CLC

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ADAMS BROADWELL JOSEPH & CARDOZO A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

on behalf of COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Energy Deregulation Focus

The document highlights that labor unions were actively engaging in the legislative process surrounding California's electric industry restructuring in early 2000.

Connected Entities

Sources

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www.sos.ca.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance35
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz5
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