The endorsements for the former Democratic National Committee Chair come from U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Raul Grijalva (D-Ariz.), Salud Carbajal (D-Calif.), Tony Cardenas (D-Calif.), Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.), Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), Darren Soto (D-Fla.) and Filemon Vela (D-Texas.). Brown fills out transition team with lawyers, insiders, 7 factors that propelled Wes Moores victorious campaign for governor, Post-primary, Moore and the unions come together with no overt rancor. States are vying for money to start hydrogen hubs. What are they? When he first ran for Montgomery County Council, he was a friend of labor. Were thrilled to support Tom Perez for Maryland The community knows if theyre being used for a voteand this is the reason why some people dont go out to vote, she said. King Jr. launched his campaign in April. Washington may have rounded up a new Posse at wide receiver, With Big Three watching, Wizards get big relief against Heat, Commanders keys vs. Texans: Convert third downs, take whats given. Just before National On the Democratic side, Tom Perez, whose experience as a civil rights prosecutor, local and state official, top Justice Department civil rights enforcer, and former U.S. Despite some whispers in Annapolis, Democratic nominee rejects the idea that there are any hard feelings from the primary. Local 1994 is proud to endorse our friend Tom Perez for Governor. Gino Renne, President, UFCW 1994Tom Perez is the real deal. Perez said he worked on legal cases about voting rights regularly while serving as an assistant attorney general for civil rights in the U.S. Department of Justice for four years, and described the division between Democrats and Republicans on voting rights as unconscionable.. Couple decides to cancel. The two party leaders hail from battleground states that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton lost in the 2016 presidential election. Our members have been struggling on the frontlines of a global pandemic, enduring long hours and abusive customers without the benefit of hazard pay or even adequate safety measures. Perez, who served as labor secretary in the Obama administration, has sought to cast himself in the governors race as a close ally to organized labor. Washington, D.C. Latino Victory Fund today announced that it has endorsed Secretary Tom Perez for governor of Maryland. Perezs campaign said his collective union endorsements represent more than 120,000 households in Maryland. Democrats believe that we should make it as easy as possible for eligible people to vote and then those votes should count. Cabinet secretaries; one who ran a major county; one who has held statewide office for nearly 16 years; and another who led a poverty-fighting philanthropy. Allowing voters to cast their ballot more easily, whether through early voting or by mail, will lead to increased Latino voter turnout, Padilla said. Both of them offer mainstream, As Secretary of Marylands Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation, he implemented the nations first statewide living wage law, fought corporate wage theft, and rebuilt the agency to protect homeowners across the state facing foreclosure and fraud, making the state a national bellwether for accountability early in the housing crisis. Congressman Filemon Vela (TX-34) In their endorsements, the members of Congress cited Perezs lifetime commitment to fighting for racial and economic justice, as Hispanic Heritage Month is a moment in time to both reflect and celebrate our culture, but also reflect on the critical unfinished business, Perez said in a, In Maryland, the percentage of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The Mid-Atlantic Region of the Laborers International Union of North America, which primarily represents construction workers, said in February that it would support Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot (D) in his bid for governor. WebEndorsements Tom is running a campaign by, and for, Marylanders. Authority: Tom Perez for Maryland, Stanley J. Botts, Treasurer. From championing Paid Family and Medical Leave, to fighting to increase wages for woefully underpaid public school support professionals, Tom has stood alongside our members time after time and were proud to stand alongside him now, Morrison said. Its easy to be dazzled by Mr. Perezs rsum while losing sight of his record as a problem solver in key local, state and federal roles. The Latino community in Maryland is also a very young demographic, which means more people who may not be familiar with the political process, said Gabe Albornoz, the vice president of Montgomery County Council. She said Perez stood up for voting rights and fought for civil rights when he served at the U. S. Department of Justice, and pushed for workers rights and increased wages as labor secretary during the Obama administration. Even conservatives concede he is highly effective. Perez also endorsed Cuomo in the New York gubernatorial primary, which a supposedly neutral party chair doesnt usually do. We will never forget the 2016 Verizon strike. Silver Spring, MD 32BJ SEIU and SEIU Local 500 today announced their endorsement of Tom Perezs campaign for Maryland Governor on behalf of their diverse membership of essential property services workers and educators. Tom Perez picked up the endorsement of the Ohio and Pennsylvania Democratic party chairs. Larry Hogans Cabinet as both labor secretary and commerce secretary, is a voice of moderation in a party where that has become a scarce commodity. Visit the SUBSCRIBE page to sign up for our morning newsletter. Our vote is our voice, and our numbers are our power, Perez said. Brown fills out transition team with lawyers, insiders, 7 factors that propelled Wes Moores victorious campaign for governor, Post-primary, Moore and the unions come together with no overt rancor. Dems take two more Senate seats, win Frederick County exec race, Survivors of sexual abuse by priests applaud Frosh court filing seeking to release report on coverup, Moore reveals second rung of his State House leadership team, Blueprint board continues work on $3.8 billion education plan, taking residents concerns into account, Biden Administration Officials Fan Out in Md. Today Bikemore announces endorsements for Governor, State Comptroller, and in select State Delegate races. Neither has heeded the siren song of extremism that has come to exert a tight grip on many in the GOP, and plenty in the Democratic Party as well. Every place hes worked, hes delivered for the little guy. Get The 7 DMV newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. Photo by Danielle E. Gaines. While Perez was accused of a lack of leadership during his tenure at the DNC, Pelosi has showered Perez with praise as the most qualified person to win the Democrat primary in Maryland. And now, after hes served our country as one of the best Secretaries of Labor in US history, he hasnt changed. This is the first major labor endorsement in the race. The union highlighted Wes Moores victory in the race for Maryland governor was not pre-ordained. Tom Perez has an unmatched track record of protecting immigrants and helping workers win back wages and jobs when they were wronged, Jaime Contreras, executive vice president of 32BJ SEIU, said in a statement. Hes in this fight with us, and Local 410 is proud to endorse him for Governor. Ben Ferstermann, Business Manager, IBEW 410Tom has deep experience taking on big fights and winning for working families. Franchot, former state Attorney GeneralDouglas F. Gansler, former Obama Administration officialAshwani K. Jain, former U.S. Secretary of EducationJohn B. Today, Maryland gubernatorial candidate and former Maryland and U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez announced endorsements from 13 key labor unions A week before Maryland primary voters go to the polls, with each partys leading gubernatorial candidates locked in a statistical dead heat, the political jockeying and tsunami of ads flooding the airwaves have blurred what looks to us like a clear choice on both party ballots. After Donald Trump won Pennsylvania this past election, it is now more important than ever that we have a chair with this sort of record of results who can speak to people in Philadelphia as well as Johnstown and build a DNC for every Democrat.. Like Mr. Perez, Ms. Schulz has projected a sense of balance along with a centrist agenda. In Maryland, the percentage of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino increased from 8% in 2010 to 12% in 2020. Perez is one of two former appointees of President Barack Obama in the governors race; former education secretary John B. The new contract was so good it was extended 3 years later. They believe Tom is best equipped to guide the state through the pandemic and lead it into a future where working families have quality jobs, unions can organize and a quality of life all Marylanders can enjoy. Communications Workers of America (CWA) Maryland/DC State Council, Communications Workers of America (CWA) 2336, Communications Workers of America (CWA) 2108, Communications Workers of America (CWA) 2107, Communications Workers of America (CWA) 2106, Communications Workers of America (CWA 2105), Communications Workers of American (CWA 2100), Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) Local 1, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 400, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 27, United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) 1994, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 70, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 410. Maryland has an opportunity to flip from red to blue and the most qualified person to do just that is my friend Tom Perez, Pelosis video We will do whatever it takes to make the difference in this campaign because the difference hes made in peoples lives cannot be overstated.. Without someone from the Latino community at the table, it leaves other people to make decisions on behalf of the Latino population without the best interest always in mind, she said. Nonprofit. Advice for the relationships in your life and how to boost your own well-being. AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) Council 3 and Council 67 endorsed former Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez last week. Representation matters, as you cannot be what you cannot see, said Celina Benitez, the first Latina mayor of the city of Mount Rainier in Prince Georges County. Perez, also a former state Local 27 is proud to give Tom our endorsement and excited to have him as the next Governor of Maryland." Perez has become the favorite of progressive Democrats in this campaign, sewing up endorsements from several large labor unions and the advocacy group Progressive Maryland. Were so excited to have a Governor who gets it and who will hold bad actors accountable. While the endorsement is not entirely unexpected, given Perezs national profile in the Obama administration and as former chairman of the DNC, it could give him an edge in a race where no candidate has emerged as a clear front-runner for the nomination. But the choices are clear. But only 40% of around 250,000 eligible Latino voters are registered to vote in Maryland, Perez said. She also reported for the now-defunct The Gazette of Politics and Business in Maryland and previously worked as a county government and education reporter at The Merced Sun-Star in Californias Central Valley. The endorsements come just a few weeks before Democrats convene in Atlanta on Feb. 23 for their winter meeting where they will vote on the next chair. News you can trust. May 21, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. EDT. In the sole televised debate among the crowded field of Democrats, in June, and in a radio interview featuring Mr. Perez and one of his two chief rivals this month, his agenda of concrete proposals and command of policy set him apart. But none of the candidates can match Mr. Perezs track record or command of governing. from 8% in 2010 to 12% in 2020. 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Maryland gubernatorial hopeful Tom Perez has won the endorsements of two major labor groups that represent state and local government workers, buoying his bid to beat out a crowded field of candidates vying for the Democratic Party nomination. Perez is running for Maryland governor. Daniel L. Cox (Frederick), a right-wing extremist, is obvious. The Post has endorsed Tom Perez in Maryland's Democratic primary for governor and Kelly Schulz in the Republican contest. Editorials represent the views of The Washington Post as an institution, as determined through debate among members of the Editorial Board, based in the Opinions section and separate from the newsroom. Local 1 is proud to endorse Tom Perez for Governor. Scott Garvin, President, Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1, We are proud to endorse Mr. Tom Perez for governor of Maryland. Republicans, on the other hand, are trying to make it as hard as possible for eligible people to register and for those votes to be counted, Perez said. Carolyn Hax: Mom goes overboard on wedding. Fast, informative and written just for locals. He was a civil rights prosecutor, holding police departments accountable for biased enforcement; won a seat on the Montgomery County Council, playing a key role in attacking predatory lending in a large, diverse locality; served as Marylands secretary of labor, licensing and regulation, targeting corporate fraud; ran the Justice Departments Civil Rights Division, pushing better protection for immigrants, LGBTQ individuals and those with HIV/AIDS from discrimination and overseeing lawsuits against abusive policing and restrictive state voting laws. Tom Perez can do just that. They reached an agreement that included protections and benefits for Verizons retail workers. Today, Maryland gubernatorial candidate and former Maryland and U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez announced endorsements from 13 key labor unions Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski appeared Friday in Dundalk to endorse Tom Perez in Maryland's Democratic gubernatorial primary. Larry Hogan (R) and were critical Wednesday of his treatment of workers during the pandemic. Padilla, the first Latino to represent California in the U.S. Senate, said his parents came from Mexico in the 1960s and his father was a short-order cook and his mom cleaned houses. Hes earned the support of individuals and organizations that represent hundreds of thousands of people Rushern L. Baker III, who as the Prince Georges County executive almost single-handedly resuscitated the localitys reputation after his predecessor was jailed for corruption, is a public servant of unusual integrity and decency. OMalley backs Buttigieg in DNC chair race. When unions succeed, Maryland succeeds, and as Governor, Ill make sure that all workers have a seat at the table. When he says he belongs to the GSD Get Stuff Done wing of his party, none of his Democratic rivals bother to argue. We talked with political insiders and the candidate himself about his come-from-behind victory. Editors Note: This story was updated to correct that Mondays endorsement came from SEIU Local 500. Sign up for a weekly roundup of thought-provoking ideas and debates, Our picks for Marylands 2022 primary elections, The Post endorses Alsobrooks for Prince Georges County Executive, COP27 live updates: Nations poised to agree on historic fund for climate harms, As COP27 nears deadline, Europe makes final offer for climate deal, Climate talks hit breakdown over finance, fossil fuels as time dwindles. Hispanic Heritage Month is a moment in time to both reflect and celebrate our culture, but also reflect on the critical unfinished business, Perez said in a virtual conversation this week with Padilla, Hispanic leaders in local government and advocates. Contact | Privacy Policy. While we are blessed with many impressive candidates for DNC chair, one stands out. We have to create a Maryland where no one working a full-time job lives in poverty, where workers are treated with dignity and respect, where workers can access high-quality healthcare, and where workers are able to organize and collectively bargain. Shwe is a Report for America corps member. Other Democrats in the primary race, notably Wes Moore, a former nonprofit executive and Army combat veteran, have run strong races. The other Democratic hopefuls in the governors race are former Prince Georges County ExecutiveRushern L. Baker III, nonprofit executiveJon Baron, Comptroller Peter V.R. Dems take two more Senate seats, win Frederick County exec race, Survivors of sexual abuse by priests applaud Frosh court filing seeking to release report on coverup, Moore reveals second rung of his State House leadership team, Blueprint board continues work on $3.8 billion education plan, taking residents concerns into account, Pittman, Elfreth claim victory as several races await final counts of mail-in ballots, Black former governors outline their time in office and offer Moore professional, personal advice, Counting continues: Democratic legislators in tight races and Rep. David Trone claim victory, Lierman names leaders for transition to state comptroller. AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) Council 3 and Council 67 endorsed former Democratic National Committee Chairman In October, he received the backing of AFSCME Council 3 and AFSCME Council 67, the largest state employee union. By the Editorial Board. He brought Verizon and the Unions to his office in DC. Pool/Getty Images photo by Tannen Maury. CWA is proud to endorse Tom Perez for governor of Maryland. Shannon Opfer, President, CWA 2107 & CWA MD/DC State Council, Tom Perez gets it. The 13 unions endorsing have a long history of driving turnout and winning elections up and down the ballot. To win states like Ohio, Democrats must have a leader who can rebuild our party, reach out to our big tent and refocus our message on creating real economic opportunity for Americans in rural counties, small cities and our urban centers, Pepper said. Today, Maryland gubernatorial candidate Tom Perez received the endorsement of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. As labor secretary during President Barack Obamas second term, Mr. Perez intervened, at his own initiative, to help end one of the biggest U.S. strikes in years about 40,000 Verizon workers who walked off the job in 2016 in a bitter dispute over job security, pensions and health-care benefits. 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