Documenting Worker's Case

Today our AWA Team had the privilege to listen and document the story of our friend Esteban Rivera, whom in 2009 lost his arm while cleaning a machine.

He is still going to therapy and is continuing with his recovery at a hospital in Toronto before returning to his homeland later this month. 

Still fresh in his memory, recounting that horrible day was not an easy task for our friend. Yet, he bravely volunteered to talk about his case in the hopes that his story could be told to other workers and perhaps in some ways encourage his "compañeros" (comrades) to stand up for their rights and voice their concerns with unsafe farm equipment or lack of it.

More importantly he challenged government authorities to really look at the current Health and Safety regulations and asked them to make the necessary adjustments to protect this vulnerable group of workers.

Thank you Esteban and we wish you the best as you return home.

The AWA Team

Ag Worker in Critical Condition After Tractor Crash

The AWA Team along with its members unite in prayer for our fellow brother Trinidad Mendieta Cuaxilotl whom is in intensive care at Hamilton General Hospital.

It is unfortunately that this tragedy had to happen in order to highlight the need for the Ontario government to look seriously at the lack of regulation in the agriculture sector.

Read more about UFCW Canada National President, Wayne Hanley, comments on this tragedy by clicking on the Twitter link on the right side.

In solidarity,

The AWA Team