This week we learned of concerning allegations involving Los Retros (Maurisio Tapia) who was originally scheduled to headline a free community concert in El Centro this weekend that JMA is a part of. Los Retros will no longer perform at the event, and we have asked that any publicity or mention of our name be removed from his socials.
At JMA, we believe that building stronger communities starts with ensuring that everyone, especially our most vulnerable community members, are safe and protected from harm. We take these allegations very seriously and will continue to fight for the dignity and safety of all.
The concert will continue, featuring new headline talent, to celebrate the hard work of Imperial Valley residents in building a stronger community.
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Jobs to Move America (JMA) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that conducts rigorous, independent research to develop the ideas, practices, and policies necessary to build a just new economy. For more than a decade, federal, state, and local policymakers have relied on JMA’s research to inform their decision-making at the intersection of public procurement and emerging industries. JMA has recently produced leading insights into industries such as electric school bus manufacturing, microchip manufacturing, and lithium extraction.