New Report Forecasts More Jobs, But With Shit Pay, in OC's Future Economy
Updated: Sep 8, 2020
A new report released yesterday says Orange County's economy is destined for growth and inequality. More Jobs, Less Opportunity is a joint effort between the UC Irvine Community Labor Project and Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible Development (OCCORD). It had its big unveiling in the meeting room of Santa Ana Public Library. Academics, community organizers and politicians packed the house, a veritable who's-who of progressive OC.
"What is Orange County's economy like for regular people?" asked lead author Clara Turner of OCCORD. "What changes do we need to make?"
Read more on my latest OC Weekly Navel Gazing Blog post:
http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/2015/07/occord_orange_county_2015.php