Helping Migrant Workers Fight for Their Rights

Heinz Avendano, a student in the Vancouver Campus Master of Industrial and Organizational Psychology program, completed his Social Justice Practicum at the Dignidad Migrante Society, a nonprofit that supports temporary workers in Canada. Dignidad offers free services to workers along with many community-oriented events, such as social events, and group emotional support.

During his time at Dignidad, Avendano coached 16 female workers who were rescued from the Golden Eagle Farm, where working conditions were reported to be bleak. He also mapped worker services like pensions, trained volunteers, and attended workshops. Avendano shared his experience with us.