SERGIO CONTRERAS EARNS CRITICAL SUPPORT FROM AFSCME DC 36

AFSCME District Council 36 Lines Up Behind Sergio Contreras for Orange County County Supervisor

WESTMINSTER, CA — Building on his recent backing by the OC Labor Federation and five other prominent organizations representing working families, today Westminster City Councilmember Sergio Contreras secured a key endorsement from the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) District Council 36 in the race for Orange County Board of Supervisors District 1.

AFSCME District Council 36 represents proud public service workers across Southern California, including social workers, librarians, 911 dispatchers, crossing guards, groundskeepers, public defenders, and others.

In a statement released with the announced endorsement, AFSCME District Council 36 Executive Director Cliff Kerce remarked:

“AFSCME District Council 36 is proud to endorse candidates that stand with the working men and women of our region. We look forward to your continued solidarity with our members in their fight for fair wages, benefits, and retirement security. You have demonstrated that you understand the critical role public employees play in delivering the services all our communities rely on, from our schools and our social workers, to our transit systems and our criminal justice system. Our 20,000 members look forward to advocating on your behalf and working together to create a brighter future for the workers of Orange County.”