The daughter of a single mother who arrived in this country with little from her native Honduras, Judith has spent her life fully understanding the struggles of the working class immigrants who make up the overwhelming majority of this diverse but economically disadvantaged community. Her empathy for their problems permeates all that she does. And, this personal background has given Judith a passion for public service, particularly for the underserved population in Chelsea, that is obvious and infectious. Judith is clearly the kind of committed public steward that government so desperately needs.
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As a daughter of a factory worker, I saw my mom, like many other families, work tirelessly for below living wages. A thriving economy relies on essential workers, so I promise to:
Collaborate with unions and support their efforts however I can–be it marching on the picket lines, attending their rallies, or introducing legislation that responds to their needs
Ensure that the new off-shore and solar energy jobs go to local residents
Invest in vocational training opportunities for Massachusetts residents of all ages
Pass legislation to protect against wage theft – similar to the Wage Theft Ordinance that I advocated for on the Chelsea City Council