Press Releases

DirtyDeMaio.com Launched Anew to Provide Dirty Details About Extremist Mayoral Candidate

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:12:22 -0800

Web and Social Media Campaign Will Serve As Information Center for San Diego’s Voters

SAN DIEGO – As the 2012 election sprint heats up, Too Extreme for San Diego today is re-launching DirtyDeMaio.com, an information hub for voters and media to get the whole story on mayoral candidate Carl DeMaio.

Labor Council Response to U-T San Diego Column on Chargers Stadium Search

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:09:17 -0800

SAN DIEGO - San Diego Labor Council Secretary-Treasurer Lorena Gonzalez made the following statement today in response to Nick Canepa's column in U-T San Diego:

"While the San Diego Labor Movement is generally supportive of both expanding the Convention Center and building a new Chargers Stadium, we feel there are a host of community benefits that need to be addressed before either move forward.

Labor Council endorses Scott Peters for U.S. Congress, Bob Filner for Mayor in San Diego

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:22:29 -0800

Labor Council endorses Scott Peters for U.S. Congress, Bob Filner for Mayor in San Diego

Mathew Kostrinsky and Councilwoman Marti Emerald also get nod for San Diego City Council

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council tonight voted to endorse Scott Peters for California's 52nd Congressional District. Peters, currently Chairman of the San Diego Port Authority, is running for the newly redistricted seat that encompasses portions of San Diego, La Jolla, Imperial Beach, Coronado, and Poway.

Labor Council endorses Juan Vargas for U.S. Congress

admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:51:19 -0700

Initial Endorsements for 2012 Announced

SAN DIEGO - The San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council is proud to announce its endorsement of Juan Vargas for California's 51st Congressional District. Vargas, a state senator, is running for the open seat in a district that encompasses portions of San Diego, Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach, and Imperial County.

GOP Ballot Measure Relies on Illegal Maneuvers, Resulting in Higher Costs, Phantom Savings and No Safety Net for Workers

admin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 10:50:47 -0700

Mayor's Proposition Depends on Breaking State Law In Order To Achieve Lion's Share of Projected Savings

SAN DIEGO – (Thursday, June 30, 2011) – The Republican ballot measure to leave city workers without Social Security or any other retirement safety net includes a maneuver that Mayor Sanders claimed was illegal just a few months ago.

Labor Council Statement on TSO's Organizing Victory at American Airports

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:54:44 -0700

SAN DIEGO – (Thursday, June 23, 2011) – San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council Secretary-Treasurer and CEO Lorena Gonzalez made the following statement following the Transportation Security Officer's election to join the American Federation of Government Employees.

Statement on Senate's Passage of S.B. 469, the Small and Neighborhood Business Protection Bill

admin — Tue, 31 May 2011 17:17:14 -0700

Labor Council Statement on State Senate's Passage of SB 469,
the Small and Neighborhood Business Protection Bill

SAN DIEGO – (Tuesday, May 31, 2011) – San Diego Labor Council Secretary-Treasurer and CEO Lorena Gonzalez made the following statement regarding the State Senate's passage of Senate Bill 469, the Small and Neighborhood Business Protection Bill authored by Senator Juan Vargas, today.

San Diego Labor Council Stands With Working Families in Wisconsin & Ohio

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:03:02 -0800

Thousands Protest in Midwest States Over Workers' Rights

SAN DIEGO – In light of the ongoing protests in Wisconsin and Ohio, San Diego Labor Council Secretary-Treasurer and CEO Lorena Gonzalez made the following statement:

San Diego Leaders Write Open Letter Against Looming NFL Lockout

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:28:52 -0800

Potential Lockout of Chargers Players Must Be Avoided
To Prevent Big Hit To Local Economy

SAN DIEGO – A bipartisan coalition of San Diego’s elected officials called on the National Football League and its players association to reach agreement on a contract in order to stave off a lockout that could result in the cancelation of next year's Chargers season.

Statement on Collective Bargaining Rights for Transportation Security Officers

admin — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:42:39 -0800

SAN DIEGO – (Friday, February 4, 2011) – Lorena Gonzalez, Secretary-Treasurer and CEO of the San Diego Labor Council, made the following statement regarding the Obama Administration's announcement to provide collective bargaining rights to Transportation Security Officers.