Justice for Female Mi Pueblo Foods Employees

Laura Needs the Support of 100 Courageous Women to Help Her Get Justice for Female Mi Pueblo Foods Employees

Hello, my name is Laura Robledo. I am a single mother of three children. Last October I started working for Mi Pueblo Foods at the McLaughlin Avenue Store, in San Jose. Recently I was suspended and later-on fired for alleged misbehavior.

During the first few weeks of employment, a co-worker began to sexually harass me on a constant basis.

The company allegedly conducted an investigation on this matter finding no apparent cause for disciplinary action against the alleged harasser. It seems that the individual that harassed me still works at Mi Pueblo. This makes me feel humiliated.

I believe management fired me because I decided not to remain silent. There could be more women that have been sexually harassed but are too afraid to speak up.

Last December I attempted to hand deliver a letter to Juvenal Chavez, the owner of Mi Pueblo Foods. But I was stopped by several male security guards at the entrance of Mi Pueblo headquarters in San Jose. In this letter I challenge Mr. Chavez to talk to me in person so I can tell him what it really means for female employees to work at Mi Pueblo Foods.

I need the support of 100 courageous women to help me attempt, for the second time, deliver the said letter. Please bring a rose with you. Wear Pink Clothes. Boycott Mi Pueblo! Thank you!

What: Press Conference to Demand Justice

for Laura Robledo.

Time: 11:00 a.m.

When: Thursday, February 14, 2012

Where: Mi Pueblo Store: 1630 High St. Oakland

CA 94601