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Entrepreneurs: Valued Workforce
The entrepreneurs below serve as examples of the positive impact that businesses can have on labor standards. They lead in their fields or organizations by ensuring respect, safety, and fair compensation for workers.
Cesár Hernandez, Manager of Strategic Labor Initiatives, Reiter Affiliated Companies
Cesár began his career with CRLA inc. and has carried the passion for farm workers’ rights to Reiter Affiliated Companies, the largest fresh berry supplier in North America. He participated in the Ventura County Ag Futures Alliance and its House Farmworkers’ campaign that has generated nearly 300 units since inception and was recently accepted to Class 41 of The California Ag Leadership program.
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Jennifer Hernandez, Partner, Cultivo Consulting
Jennifer has worked in rural communities since she joined the UFW political department in 2002. She then went on to work for political programs in Washington, DC, at the AFL-CIO and AFSCME. As a partner at Cultivo Consulting, she helps nonprofits participate in public policy development.
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Luawanna Hallstrom, Principle, Collaborative Communications; Member, State Board of Food and Agriculture
For more than two decades Luawanna has fought tirelessly for comprehensive immigration reform and has pressed countless state officials, legislators, and members of Congress, on this issue. Her work also includes supporting legislation that promotes sustainable agriculture, food safety, and a secure domestic food supply for the nation.
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