Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825
REP. SANCHEZ SUPPORTS REAUTHORIZING TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) last night voted in favor of an extension of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Act. The TAA program provides retraining opportunities to American workers laid off as a [...]
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Rep. Sanchez supports extending Trade Adjustment Assistance
Posted by Admin on October 14th, 2011
Protesters to occupy Anaheim next, on Oct. 10
Posted by Admin on October 6th, 2011
[ October 10, 2011; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
The Occupy American movement is going to congregate in Anaheim, on Oct. 10, from 12 noon to 1 pm, at 101 S. Harbor Bl, to protest Chase and Bank of America.
It would appear that the unions are now involved in this, which comes as no surprise. What is funny is that they are mad at [...]
Posted in anaheim, Democratic Party, Entertainment, Labor, Politics, Santa Ana 
Tags: anaheim, Labor, occupy los angeles, Orange County, protesters 
9 Comments »Newspapers all over the state rip Solorio anti-employer bill, AB 350
Posted by Admin on August 17th, 2011
Assemblyman Jose Solorio’s bio says he grew up “working in the cotton fields.” Like Solorio I grew up doing manual labor, with my father, who owned a small janitorial service. Now Solorio is trying to pass a new law, A.B. 350, that will in fact affect janitorial laborers.
Dubbed the “Displaced Property Service Employee Opportunity Act,” [...]
Posted in assemblyman jose solorio, california, Labor, Latinos, Politics, Santa Ana Tags: ab 350, building service, janitors, job killer, jose solorio, Labor, Latinos, seiu 4 Comments »May Day March in Santa Ana, on Sunday, at 10:30 am
Posted by Admin on April 30th, 2011
[ May 1, 2011 10:30 am to May 3, 2011 2:00 pm. ]
May 1st, 2011
May Day March
10:30 am Trader Joe’s in Santa Ana (Bristol & MacArthur)
Action in solidarity with Florida farmworkers
*** later ***
1pm Sasscer Park (Ross & 5th) Rally and March in downtown Santa Ana
May 2nd, 2011
Santa Ana City Council
Rally and Meeting (Speak up and speak out!)
5pm, 60 Civic Center Plaza “Police Community [sic] Room”
NO MORE CHECKPOINTS! [...]
Posted in Democratic Party, Entertainment, Labor, Latinos, Orange County, Politics, Santa Ana Tags: Art, el centro, Labor, Latinos, may day, mexico, percussion, preparation 3 Comments »O.C. Labor candlelight vigil in Santa Ana to support Wisconsin unions, on Feb. 24
Posted by Admin on February 22nd, 2011
[ February 24, 2011; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ]
Wisconsin Budget Repair Bill Protest from Matt Wisniewski on Vimeo.
The Orange County Labor Federation is marching on the State Office Building in Santa Ana, on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 5:30 pm, in a candlelight vigil, to show support for the labor unions in Wisconsin and for collective bargaining rights.
The State Office Building is located [...]
O.C. business, labor and political leaders oppose Brown’s attack on redevelopment
Posted by Admin on January 28th, 2011
[ February 1, 2011; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
For Immediate Release: January 28, 2011
Contacts: Jill Cagle, BIAOC, (949) 553-9500; Tony Cardenas, League of California Cities, (714) 425-5558
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
Orange County Leaders in Local Government, Business, Affordable Housing and Labor Announce Opposition to Administration’s Proposal to Eliminate Redevelopment
Group warns proposal will kill hundreds of thousands of local jobs, harm local economies and hinder the national [...]
Posted in anaheim, Business, california, Entertainment, irvine, jobs, Labor, Orange County, Politics, redevelopment, Santa Ana Tags: anaheim, building industry association, california league of cities, habitat for humanity, jeffrey lalloway, jerry brown, kris murray, Labor, larry agran, orange county business council, redevelopment, tony cardenas 3 Comments »Poll: What are the top ten issues in Santa Ana going into 2012?
Posted by Admin on January 1st, 2011
As the year 2011 draws to a close it is time to ponder the top ten issues facing the people of the City of Santa Ana, going into the New Year.
You can vote on your top ten issues here (my top ten follow the poll) – and remember that you can vote for up to [...]
Posted in 2012 Elections, Crime, Economy, Education, elections, Energy, Fiscal Sustainability, homeless, housing, jobs, Labor, mayor miguel pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Claudia Alvarez, Orange County, Paul Walters, Politics, Public Safety, Real Estate, redevelopment, Santa Ana, Supervisor Janet Nguyen, water Tags: 2012, budget, city council, Crime, Education, elections, foreclosures, homeless, Labor, outsourcing, parks, Public Safety, Santa Ana, tax increases, top issues, utilities, water rates 1 Comment »Jerry Brown speaks to over 1,000 at the Labor Day event at the Santa Ana Zoo
Posted by Admin on September 4th, 2010
Over 1,000 union supporters and their families showed up today at the Santa Ana Zoo for the Annual Labor Day celebration, which included free hot dogs, chips and soda, as well as snow cones (raspados) and cotton candy for the kids. There were also several games for the kids and an inflatable jumper.
The event featured [...]
Posted in assemblyman jose solorio, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Councilman Sal Tinajero, Councilman Vince Sarmiento, Democratic Party, elections, Labor, Latinos, mayor miguel pulido, Orange County, Politics, Santa Ana, Youth Tags: jerry brown, jose solorio, Labor, loretta sanchez, miguel pulido, ocea, Santa Ana No Comments »Correa to host Unemployment Insurance Seminar in Garden Grove on Friday
Posted by Admin on June 4th, 2010
California State Senator Lou Correa, The CA Employment Development Department (EDD), and Nguoi Viet Daily News invite you to attend an Unemployment Insurance Seminar.
The seminar will adress:
How to file for unemployment insurance benefits
Information that is required to file a claim
The Do’s and Dont’s of how to fill out the Continued Claim form
How to properly file [...]
Assemblyman Solorio cancels his UCI commencement speech
Posted by Admin on May 19th, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 19 2010
Media Contact: Sanjay Garla, AFSCME 3299, 415-747-2328
Asm. Jose Solorio Cancels UC Irvine Commencement Speech
Joins Low–Wage UC Workers to Honor Graduation Speakers Boycott
Santa Cruz, CA – Calling attention to the human toll taken by a University of California (UC) administration that is out of touch with its students and the [...]
Posted in assemblyman jose solorio, Education, irvine, Labor, Santa Ana Tags: jose solorio, Labor, uci No Comments »Steven Greenhut signing his new book on Thursday, near Mainplace
Posted by Admin on December 5th, 2009
The Forum Press
is pleased to announce the
1st Southern California Book Signing Event for:
Steven Greenhut
author of
PLUNDER!
How Public Employee Unions are Raiding Treasuries, Controlling our Lives and Bankrupting the Nation
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 6:00 PM
791 S. Main Street
Orange, CA 92821
714-871-7148
The event will be filmed by CSPAN
Steven Greenhut was on the OC Register Editorial Board for eleven years.
He [...]
