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Event in Simcoe, Ont., aims to show migrant workers 'respect,' recognize their contributions

Event in Simcoe, Ont., aims to show migrant workers 'respect,' recognize their contributions

CBC
Thursday, August 29, 2024 11:43 AM GMT

Migrant workers are an essential part of the food industry in Canada, but many Canadians "don't know who they are, what they do or why they are here," says Diana Rueda. 

"Thanks to [migrant workers], we can get food on our tables," she told CBC Hamilton in an interview translated from Spanish. But their work can get overlooked because of how isolated they are or because they don't speak English.

Rueda is one of the organizers of an event out to recognize the contributions migrant workers make to Ontario communities.

The event takes place Thursday afternoon in Simcoe, Ont., a town surrounded by agricultural area near the shores of Lake Erie. 

The event is free and open to the public and will take place on the Trinity Church lawn from 4 to 8 p.m.

It will be the second iteration of the event, Rueda said, who is part of a group called the Huron Farmworkers Ministry. The group, which is tied to a local church, says it helps the 5,000 farmworkers in the area with translation services, access to clothing, food and other resources.

"The workers feel happy when we simply say 'hello' on the street, they feel important and respected as people, so this event is to have everyone realize that we are people and we all need to be seen with respect," said Rueda, adding there will be food, games and a sharing of resources at the event.

Rueda said she wants the evening to be one of fun and relaxation for the workers who usually focus solely on working for six to 10 months out of the year.

 "The idea of ​​all this is for [migrant workers] to have a couple of hours of distraction, fun, and also to get them out of their work routine a little bit," she said. 

Groups like The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) — which has also provided funding for the Huron Farmworkers Ministry — banks, and institutions like the fire department will have information booths set up to offer information.

The Huron Farmworkers Ministry offers workers a quick meal and a place to catch up at the Trinity Church every Thursdays and Friday. They do so in partnership with TNO, who have an office at the Simcoe Town Centre across the street.

For workers, the twice-weekly tradition has become a place to socialize and unwind during the long months away from home.

Rueda said the whole operation relies solely on volunteers and the group encourages the local community to join its efforts or donate if they can.

"People ask us why we do this, if [workers] receive everything from employers," she said. "We tell them... [workers] must buy and cook their own food, in many cases they must pay a small rent to the employer, etc., and they earn the minimum wage per hour, so they really aren't making as much money as people think."

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