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Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Yesenia Alfaro to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.
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To the Honorable City Council:
I have received a communication nominating the following individual to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee, to fill a position previously held by Gabriel Camacho, expiring 12/31/2024, as follows.
NOMINATION OF: Greater Boston Labor Council; Rachael Running
NOMINEE: Yesenia Alfaro
MEMBER OF: United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) 1445
BACKGROUND: As a business agent for UFCW Local 1445, representing the textile laundries industry in Somerville where 90% of the workforce are residents, Yesenia is deeply invested in addressing wage issues and economic challenges facing our community. Coming from a grassroots background at La Colaborativa, Yesenia is passionate about connecting root causes to policies and ensuring that all workers, especially in non-union settings, understand and assert their rights. As a resident of Chelsea, she is committed to serving and advocating for the labor workers of Somerville.
CITY OF RESIDENCE: Chelsea, MA
LANGUAGE PREFERENCE: Multilingual
I submit this communication for your consideration.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kimberly M. Wells
City Clerk