Los Angeles – The legendary and historic United Farm Workers of America has endorsed Wendy Greuel’s campaign for mayor. The legendary organization called Greuel the most qualified candidate and applauded her commitment to worker’s and immigrant’s rights.
“Wendy Greuel has been a long-time ally of the United Farm Workers. We know she has the experience to lead Los Angeles forward, and more importantly she has the courage to stand up for what is right,” said Arturo S. Rodriguez, President of the United Farm Workers of America.
“We are confident that as mayor, Wendy Greuel will continue fighting for farm worker and immigrants rights, and we are confident she will use her platform to advocate for the needs of our members. Now more than ever, as our nation works to bring comprehensive immigration reform forward, it is absolutely critical that we have a mayor like Wendy Greuel in Los Angeles who will always stand with us.”
“I am very humbled to earn the support of the United Farm Workers. For nearly 50 years, this historic organization has defended the rights of hardworking men and women and advocating for critical issues like comprehensive immigration reform. They are supporting me because they know I am uniquely qualified to lead our city, having worked in my family's small business, at DreamWorks Studios, for Mayor Tom Bradley, President Bill Clinton - and as Councilwoman and Controller. They know that I am a mom who sends her son to public schools and who will fight for every child in Los Angeles.”
The UFW joins a long list of Greuel supporters that includes civil rights icon and UFW co-founder Dolors Huerta, President Bill Clinton, Congresswomen Linda Sanchez & Maxine Waters, and Los Angeles County Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Gloria Molina.