The United Farm Workers endorsed Hillary.
UFW endorsement cites Clinton’s record of consistent support for farm workers & immigration reform
UFW endorsement cites Clinton’s record of consistent
support for farm workers & immigration reform
United Farm Workers President Arturo S. Rodriguez issued the following statement from the union’s Keene, Calif. headquarters:
After
elected farm worker leaders from companies under UFW contracts
discussed the presidential race for a year, studied the candidates’
words, actions and careers, and recently spent an hour closely
interviewing Hillary Clinton on key farm worker issues, the United Farm
Workers believes Secretary Clinton is the strong, most respectful leader
our country needs now.
Hillary Clinton has consistently stood
with farm workers and immigrants, fought on behalf of and voted for
comprehensive immigration reform, repeatedly sponsored the
UFW-negotiated AgJobs legislation as a senator, supported farm workers
in their fights for union contracts and worked to end discrimination
against them.
The consistent respect Hillary Clinton has shown
farm workers over her career, her willingness to answer tough questions,
her commitment and work to end prejudice and her determination in the
pursuit of progressive change have earned our support. Hillary Clinton
has the strong resolve needed to make change happen. She is the most
experienced candidate for president in recent memory. And she is the
best equipped to defeat the nativist, hateful forces of the current
Republican front-runner.
Leaders elected by UFW members under
union contracts Maria de Jesus and Guillermo Garcia of Ventura County
(Calif), Liliana Herrera of Sonoma County (Calif.), Efren Fraide and
Justo Tovar of Monterey County (Calif.), Agustin Garcia of Fresno County
(Calif.), Jose Sanchez of San Joaquin County (Calif.), Efren Ayala of
Tulare County (Calif.), Beronica Rivas and Salvador Castillo of Kern
County (Calif.), Gerardo Rios of Yakima (Wash.) and Raul Esparza of
Hermiston (Ore.) were among those who asked questions of Secretary
Clinton and made motions to her for President. They can be made
available for comment.
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Earlier this week, Hillary received the endorsement of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus BOLD PAC.
Statements
Hillary
Clinton released the following statement after earning the endorsement
of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) BOLD PAC. BOLD PAC is the
political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
“I am
honored to have earned the endorsement of the Congressional Hispanic
Caucus BOLD PAC—a strong voice in Congress and across the country for
the Latino community.
“I have always been proud to stand
with the Latino community not only in fighting for comprehensive
immigration reform, but fighting for all families to have the chance to
get ahead and stay ahead. As a Senator, I was proud to vote for Ted
Kennedy’s immigration reform bill in 2007 and to co-sponsor the DREAM
Act in 2003. As President, not only will I protect President Obama’s
executive orders and look to go further, but I will fight for
comprehensive immigration reform legislation from the moment I take
office. While immigration reform is vital for our families, our economy,
and our future, it’s not the only issue where the Latino community
needs progress. Nearly half of Latinos live in counties that don’t meet
EPA air quality standards. Latinos between 25 and 29 are less than half
as likely to have a bachelor’s degree as whites. Latinas working full
time make just 54 cents for every dollar a white man earns. We need
equal pay for women, environmental justice for families, and good
schools in every ZIP code for our kids.
“I am proud to
stand with the CHC BOLD PAC in all of these fights—because I believe
that when families are strong, America is strong.”
