For those following this story, we are happy to report that our brother Trinidad Mendieta is now conscious after a couple of days in comma.
Staff from the AWA Team had the opportunity to talk to family members about the condition of Mr. Mendieta yesteday afternoon and to provide support and advise about the rigths of Mr. Mendieta under his circumstances. The main concern for Mr. Mendieta's family was his legal situation in Canada now that he is not able to work again.
One of his family members expressed that "if he suffered the accident here, then he must be looked after and treated here [in Canada]."
We here at the AWA and UFCW Canada agreed and we will continue to work in order that his needs are met.
Mr. Mendieta's family have as one would imagine in this circumstances a lot of unanswer questions. Yet, all of them are positive and they are happy to report the support of the community of migrant workers who know Mr. Mendieta and many community members.
Mr. Mendieta's family said that his employer is in the process of setting an account so people can make donations to Mr. Mendieta's family back in Mexico.
The AWA team will continue to update everyone on this case as more information comes available.
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