Delegates for the Orange County Labor Federation voted unanimously Thursday night to fire Executive Director Julio Perez, after a months-long investigation found “credible testimony from multiple women” of sexual harassment and retaliation by Perez.
Tag: Julio Perez
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
As Trump Presidency Looms, OC’s Immigrant Advocates Prepare for the Worst
Immigrant-rights advocates throughout Orange County have begun mobilizing to prepare one of the nation’s most vulnerable immigrant communities for what will assuredly be a harsher stance from Washington D.C.
Posted inCountywide, Economy, Government, News Briefs, Top Stories
Two OC Labor Leaders Appointed to State Board
The California Labor Federation appointed Jennifer Muir of OCEA, and Julio Perez, executive director of the local labor federation, to its ranks. For the first time ever, two Orange County labor leaders will serve together on the statewide board.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Forum Puts Spotlight On Need for Medical Translation Services
Community members, legislators and representatives of health organizations attended a forum that focused on the shortage of medical translators in California.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Residents Urged to Speak Now on Immigration Reform
Labor leader tells gathering in Santa Ana that there is only a “small window of opportunity” to reach and influence Republican members of Congress.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
With Differing Views, Local Leaders Map November Election Strategies
Labor confronts the Democratic establishment while Republicans deal with their moderates. Both keep trying to figure out Latinos.
Posted inCountywide, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Daly and His Dollars Dominate the Field in the 69th Assembly District
Orange County clerk-recorder won easily over four rivals, including Santa Ana Councilwoman Michele Martinez and labor leader Julio Perez.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Voters Go to Polls Tuesday With Eyes Turned Already to November
The top vote getters seem easy to predict, but thanks to the new open primary system there are some interesting battles for second place.
Posted inPolitics & Elections, Santa Ana
Campaign Finance Rule on Santa Ana City Council Agenda
The council is scheduled to vote May 7 on whether to strike down one of the strictest campaign finance rules in Orange County.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Assembly Candidate Julio Perez Did Not Lie About Residency
State Assembly candidate said process server and The Orange County Register are wrong, noting he’s spent most his life in the 69th Assembly District.
