Law Practice
Aug. 11, 2009
Investigation Becomes Epilogue for Late Labor Leader's Life
A review of public records and interviews with those familiar with the Voter Improvement Project and its founder, Miguel Contreras, reveal a group that was involved in many of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor's most important efforts at the time.
Daily Journal Staff Writers LOS ANGELES - In a way, the little-known Voter Improvement Program was at the heart of what was original and successful about Miguel Contreras' now-legendary political strategy. The labor leader sought to capitalize on the growing numbers of Latinos and mobilize them into a political force that could make or break a candidate's chances for election. The now-defunct group was in the spotligh...
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