SomervilleMeetings

24-0288 Public Communication Approved

Greater Boston Labor Council nominating Yesenia Alfaro to the Wage Theft Advisory Committee.

From
City Council
Introduced
Mar 5, 2024
Assigned to
City Council
Enactment #
216774

History

  1. Mar 20, 2024
    City Council Mayoral Approval
  2. Mar 14, 2024
    City Council Approved · roll call: pass Meeting agenda, item 9.90.

Official text

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