In 22 Mexican Consulates across the country, today marks the kick off of Labor Rights Week - Semana de Derechos Laborales. Many UFCW Locals and United Latinos members across the U.S. will be actively participating in this extraordinary program.
It will be celebrated with the aim of approaching all workers with governmental agencies and organizations in charge to defend and to promote labor rights.
During this week, the knowledge will be promoted on the rights of the workers; the right for a safe work area; compensations by injuries at work; the right to the minimum wage and extra/over time; the right of not being discriminated against and the right to join a labor union and to negotiate with their employer for better pay and benefits.
It is illegal for an employer to punish or fire any worker for union involvement. These are your rights as workers regardless of your legal status.
On March 21, 2010 members of United Latinos participated in a nationwide action for Comprehensive Immigration Reform.Members, activists, community groups, clergy and student groups all rallied together to create awareness for Immigration Reform in coordinated actions across the country from California to New York.Thousands participated in this effort to mobilize and inform people.United Latinos will continue to work with organizations and groups focused on making Immigration Reform a reality.
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