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Attorney Jenifer Rodriguez shares the challenges and wins of farmworker advocacy in Colorado<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Every person, regardless of where they come from, what they do for work, or where they live, should have access to fundamental services like healthcare, education, and legal help.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the managing attorney for Colorado Legal Services\u2019 Migrant Farm Worker Division<\/a>, Jenifer Rodriguez leads a team to make that vision a reality for farmworkers in Colorado. But her team\u2019s work was complicated by a recent lawsuit filed by a group of agribusinesses against the State of Colorado. The case sought to undo the progress made by a recent Farmworker Bill of Rights, which guaranteed workers\u2019 ability to meet with service providers like doctors, lawyers, and teachers in their homes. We\u2019re proud to partner with Towards Justice<\/a> y Farmworker Justice<\/a> to intervene in that litigation and represent Colorado Legal Services to defend farmworkers\u2019 rights. In this interview, Jenifer Rodriguez shares what it\u2019s like providing legal services to isolated farmworkers in Colorado and why that work must be protected.<\/p>\n

What do you do with Colorado Legal Services and why is it important?<\/h5>\n

Our team offers legal help to farmworkers when they\u2019re faced with harmful situations related to their employment. Farmworkers have been and continue to be denied fundamental rights. They are vulnerable to all kinds of workplace abuse, much of which is due to the longstanding, racist exclusions of farmworkers from laws that provide protections to most other workers<\/a> in effort to maintain a system of labor exploitation of a historically Black and immigrant workforce. So our team provides legal support on a wide range of issues, including wage theft, workplace injuries, sexual harassment, immigration, and human trafficking.<\/strong> We want to make sure farmworkers are aware of and able to access the legal services they have a right to access.<\/p>\n

Why is it important to be able to meet agricultural workers at the farms where they work and often live?<\/h5>\n

Farmworkers tend to be very isolated. They are required to work long hours, 6 to 7 days a week at times and without flexibility for time off to go see a lawyer, a doctor, or a teacher. Many are on temporary visas and rely on employer-provided housing. They rarely have access to transportation, and when they do, it can look like a bus or van that only goes from worksite to housing, and occasionally Walmart on a Sunday. Visiting them at their homes is the only practical way to meet them.<\/p>\n

What is the Farmworker Bill of Rights<\/a> and how has your work been impacted by it?<\/h5>\n

The Farmworker Bill of Rights has brought about a lot of positive change for our work and for the farmworkers we support. It was passed in 2021 and it provides protections for farmworkers against things like heat stress and retaliation from employers, as well as securing minimum wage, overtime pay, and farmworkers\u2019 right to organize. It also ensures that farmworkers can have visitors and meet with service providers like healthcare workers, teachers, and lawyers where they live, so it supports our work in that way.<\/strong> When we visit farmworkers, we keep a copy of the bill with us as proof that the law gives us the right to visit farmworkers at the labor camps. The bill moves us towards the basic rights and access to services that people who live and work on farms, like all people, deserve.<\/p>\n

\u201cHistorically, isolating farmworkers has made it easier for agribusinesses to exploit them.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

How is the Farmworker Bill of Rights being threatened, and what has that meant for your work?<\/h5>\n

A group of agribusinesses challenged the parts of the Farmworker Bill of Rights ensuring access to key service providers, claiming that this violates their property rights. The lawsuit had a chilling effect on farmworkers and outreach workers, which would be made worse if the agribusinesses had their way.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Because of the lawsuit, agribusinesses felt emboldened to block access to critical resources and services for their workers. For example, there\u2019s a labor camp on a farm at the bottom of a canyon that we try to visit every year, and it\u2019s very difficult to access. Last time we went there, the property owner came out and yelled at our team to get off the property. The owner flashed a handgun at us and suggested that bad things happen to those who come onto his property. He punched the palm of his hand, gesturing at our team and at the workers, to intimidate those who engage with us.<\/p>\n

Those who do outreach to farmworkers and other low income and vulnerable working people couldn\u2019t see this lawsuit as anything but a reversal of the rights of the workers.<\/p>\n

Why do farm owners care so much about you coming to visit farmworkers?<\/h5>\n

Historically, isolating farmworkers has made it easier for agribusinesses to exploit them. They have an interest in keeping workers unaware of their rights and separated from the broader community and resources available to them.<\/p>\n

We see many farm owners that take a paternalistic attitude towards their workers, controlling their every move. The same employers who are concerned about people coming onto their property, also tend to be the ones who restrict the farmworkers\u2019 ability to leave the property, whether that\u2019s going to visit friends, the movie theater, or to see their family. They don\u2019t treat farmworkers like human beings with agency, and this lawsuit is only the latest example of that attempt to control workers\u2019 lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But no one should need their boss\u2019s permission to meet with a legal advocate, access healthcare, or invite someone into their homes. Workers have rights just like you or I to meet with who they want without fear of retaliation.<\/p>\n

Can you share about the latest update in the lawsuit?<\/h5>\n

After we intervened in the federal lawsuit, the agribusinesses dismissed the case.<\/a> Basically, a bunch of agriculture companies tried to use the courts to spread misinformation and intimidate service workers like us from meeting with farmworkers where they live. Then we challenged them, and they ran away. So agribusinesses were trying to use the courts to isolate farmworkers, and cared more about that than about securing anyone\u2019s rights under the law. This also shows that by showing up in the courtroom, making a good case, and telling our story, we can make a big impact and protect workers\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n

How does this impact the lives of agricultural workers and service providers?<\/h5>\n

Right now, there\u2019s no pending challenge to the Farmworker Bill of Rights, so the law stands and can be enforced. Because we intervened, farmworkers in Colorado have the right to access essential services like healthcare, legal help, and education at the farms where they work and often live.<\/strong> On our end, we know that we have the law on our side when we\u2019re visiting farmworkers and we can continue our critical work without threats of violence and intimidation.<\/p>\n

Learn more about our case defending farmworkers\u2019 rights in Colorado<\/em><\/a>. Read about and support the work of the Colorado Legal Services Migrant Farm Worker Division.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

If you would like to get in contact with us regarding a potential case, please fill out an intake form<\/a> or call us at (202) 630-3095. We can speak with you in almost any language.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Representando a los Trabajadores Agr\u00edcolas Aislados<\/h1>\n

La abogada Jenifer Rodriguez comparte los retos y victorias de la defensa de los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas en Colorado<\/h3>\n
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Cada persona, independientemente de d\u00f3nde sean, de qu\u00e9 trabajo hacen, o en donde viven, deben tener acceso a los servicios fundamentales tales como la atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica, educaci\u00f3n, y ayuda legal.<\/strong><\/p>\n

En el puesto de abogada administradora de La Divisi\u00f3n de los Trabajadores Agr\u00edcolas Migrantes de los Servicios Legales de Colorado (Colorado Legal Services\u2019 Migrant Farm Worker Division<\/a>), Jenifer Rodriguez lidera un grupo para hacer esa visi\u00f3n una realidad para los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas de Colorado. Pero el trabajo de su equipo se complic\u00f3 por una reciente demanda presentada por el grupo de negocios agr\u00edcolas contra el estado de Colorado. El caso busc\u00f3 anular el progreso que logr\u00f3 una reciente Carta de Derechos de Los Trabajadores Agr\u00edcolas, que les garantizaba a los trabajadores la habilidad de ver a proveedores de servicios tales como doctores, abogados, y maestros en sus hogares. Estamos orgullosos de ser socios con Hacia La Justicia (Towards Justice) y Justicia de Trabajadores Agr\u00edcolas (Farmworker Justice) para intervenir en el litigio y representar a Los Servicios Legales de Colorado (Colorado Legal Services) para defender los derechos de los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas. En esta entrevista, Jenifer Rodriguez comparte su experiencia de proveer servicios legales a trabajadores agr\u00edcolas aislados en Colorado y porque este trabajo debe protegerse.<\/p>\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 es lo que hace con Los Servicios Legales de Colorado (Colorado Legal Services) y porque es esto importante?<\/h5>\n

Nuestro equipo ofrece ayuda legal a los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas cuando enfrentan situaciones da\u00f1inas relacionadas a su empleo. A los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas se les ha negado y se les contin\u00faa negando los derechos fundamentales. Son vulnerables a toda clase de abuso en el lugar de trabajo, y mucho se debe a la exclusi\u00f3n de trabajadores agr\u00edcolas de las leyes antiguas y racistas que protegen a la mayor\u00eda de otros trabajadores,<\/a> como parte de un esfuerzo de mantener a un sistema de explotaci\u00f3n laboral de una fuerza laboral historicamente negro e inmigrante. Por eso nuestro equipo provee apoyo legal en una amplia gama de temas, incluyendo el robo salarial, lesiones en el trabajo, acoso sexual, inmigraci\u00f3n, y trafico humano.<\/strong> Queremos asegurarnos que los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas conozcan y tengan acceso a los servicios legales que tienen derecho a acceder.<\/p>\n

\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 es importante reunirse con los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas en los campos en donde trabajan y en donde viven en muchos casos?<\/h5>\n

Los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas tienden a estar aislados. Se les requiere trabajar horas largas, 6 o 7 d\u00edas a la semana en ocasiones y sin flexibilidad de d\u00edas libres para ver a un abogado, doctor, o maestro. Muchos tienen visas temporales y dependen de viviendas prove\u00eddas por el empleador. Tienen raro acceso a la transportaci\u00f3n, y cuando lo tienen, puede verse como un autob\u00fas o camioneta que solo va del sitio de trabajo a la vivienda, y ocasionalmente a Walmart el domingo. Visitarlos en sus hogares es la \u00fanica manera pr\u00e1ctica de reunirse con ellos.<\/p>\n

\u00bfQu\u00e9 es la Carta de Derechos de Los Trabajadores Agr\u00edcolas (Farmworker Bill of Rights<\/a>) y c\u00f3mo ha impactado su trabajo?<\/h5>\n

La Carta de Derechos de Los Trabajadores Agr\u00edcolas (Farmworker Bill of Rights) ha tra\u00eddo muchos cambios positivos a nuestro trabajo y para los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas a quienes apoyamos. Fue aprobada en el 2021 y provee protecciones para los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas contra cosas como el estr\u00e9s por el calor y represalias de los empleadores, as\u00ed como tambi\u00e9n asegurar el salario m\u00ednimo, pago por horas extras, y el derecho de los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas a organizarse. Tambi\u00e9n asegura que los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas puedan tener visitantes y reunirse con proveedores de servicios como trabajadores de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica, maestros, y abogados en donde viven, y as\u00ed apoyar nuestro trabajo.<\/strong> Cuando visitamos a los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas, mantenemos una copia de la carta en mano como prueba de que la ley nos otorga el derecho a visitar a los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas en los campos laborales. La carta nos lleva hacia los derechos b\u00e1sicos y acceso a servicios que las personas que viven y trabajan en los campos, as\u00ed como todas las personas, merecen.<\/p>\n

Hist\u00f3ricamente, aislar a los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas le ha hecho m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil a la agroindustria para explotarlos.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u00bfC\u00f3mo est\u00e1 a riesgo la Carta de Derechos de Los Trabajadores Agr\u00edcolas, y qu\u00e9 impacto tiene en su trabajo?<\/h5>\n

Un grupo de agroindustria ret\u00f3 las partes de la Carta de Derechos de Los Trabajadores Agr\u00edcolas que asegura el acceso a los proveedores de servicios claves, afirmando que esto viola los derechos de sus propiedades. La demanda tuvo un efecto paralizador en los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas y los trabajadores de alcance, algo que empeorar\u00eda si la agroindustria logra su meta.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Debido a la demanda, la agroindustria se sinti\u00f3 alentada a bloquear el acceso a los recursos cr\u00edticos y a los servicios para los trabajadores. Por ejemplo, hay un campo laboral en un campo al pie de una barranca que tratamos de visitar cada a\u00f1o, y es muy dif\u00edcil tener acceso. La \u00faltima vez que estuvimos all\u00ed, el due\u00f1o de la propiedad sali\u00f3 y le grit\u00f3 a nuestro equipo para que salieran de la propiedad. El due\u00f1o nos mostr\u00f3 su pistola e insinu\u00f3 que les pasar\u00eda algo malo a las personas que entraran a su propiedad. Golpe\u00f3 la palma de su mano, gesticulando a nuestro equipo y a los trabajadores, para intimidar a aquellos que tuvieran contacto con nosotros.<\/p>\n

Aquellos quienes hacen alcance a los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas y a otras personas vulnerables y de bajos ingresos, no pudieron ver esto de otra manera m\u00e1s que un retroceso de los derechos de los trabajadores.<\/p>\n

\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 les importa tanto a los granjeros que vayan a visitar a los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hist\u00f3ricamente, aislar a los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas le ha hecho m\u00e1s f\u00e1cil a la agroindustria explotarlos. Tienen el inter\u00e9s de mantener a los trabajadores inconscientes de sus derechos y separados de la comunidad en general y de los recursos disponibles.<\/p>\n

Vemos a muchos due\u00f1os de fincas que toman una actitud paternalista hacia sus trabajadores, controlando cada paso que toman. Los mismos empleadores que se preocupan de que las personas entren a sus propiedades, tambi\u00e9n tienden a ser quienes restringen a los trabajadores a salir de la propiedad, ya sea para visitar a sus amigos, ir al cine, o a ver a su familia. No tratan a los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas como seres humanos con agencia libre, y esta demanda es solamente el m\u00e1s \u00faltimo ejemplo de ese esfuerzo de controlar la vida de los trabajadores.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pero nadie debe necesitar el permiso del jefe para reunirse con un defensor legal, acceder a la atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica, o para invitar a alguien a sus hogares. Los trabajadores tienen derechos como t\u00fa o como yo de reunirse con \u00e9l quien quieran sin temor a las represalias.<\/p>\n

\u00bfPuede compartir la \u00faltima actualizaci\u00f3n de la demanda?<\/h5>\n

Despu\u00e9s de que intervenimos en la demanda federal, la agroindustria desestim\u00f3 el caso. B\u00e1sicamente, una cantidad de compa\u00f1\u00edas agr\u00edcolas trataron de usar las cortes para divulgar desinformaci\u00f3n e intimidar a los trabajadores de servicios como nosotros a reunirnos con los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas en donde viven. Luego los retamos, y se dieron por vencidos. Entonces la agroindustria estaba tratando de usar las cortes para aislar a los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas, y les importaba hacer eso m\u00e1s que asegurar los derechos de alguna persona bajo la ley. Esto demuestra que al presentarnos en el tribunal, al preparar un buen caso, y al contar nuestra historia, podemos tener un gran impacto y proteger los derechos de los trabajadores.<\/p>\n

\u00bfC\u00f3mo afecta esto la vida de los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas y a los proveedores de servicios?<\/h5>\n

Ahora, no hay alg\u00fan reto pendiente a La carta de Derechos de Los Trabajadores, por eso la ley est\u00e1 vigente y puede hacerse cumplir. Porque intervenimos, los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas de Colorado tienen el derecho al acceso de servicios esenciales tales como la asistencia m\u00e9dica, la ayuda legal, y la educaci\u00f3n en las fincas en donde trabajan y en donde viven en muchos casos.<\/strong> De nuestra parte, sabemos que tenemos a la ley de nuestro lado cuando visitamos a los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas y podemos continuar nuestro trabajo cr\u00edtico sin amenazas de violencia o de intimidaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n

Aprenda m\u00e1s sobre nuestro caso de defensa de los derechos de los trabajadores agr\u00edcolas en Colorado<\/a>. Lea sobre nuestro trabajo y apoye a la Divisi\u00f3n de los Trabajadores Agr\u00edcolas Migrantes de los Servicios Legales de Colorado.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Si quiere ponerse en contacto con nosotros sobre un caso posible, por favor llene un formulario de admisi\u00f3n<\/a> o ll\u00e1menos al (202) 630-3095. Podemos hablar con usted en casi cualquier idioma.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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