Francisca Godinez

Authors

Francisca Godinez
Sofia Fuentes, Florida International University

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During her interview Francisca Godinez, a Guatemalan immigrant, shares her experiences with outdoor work in both Guatemala and the United States. She moved to the U.S. in 2005, at the age of 19, to work in the fields. Francisca is a single mom who lives with and cares for her five children on her own. Her husband was deported in 2016 following Donald Trump’s election into office, leaving her with nowhere to turn. She expressed her frustration with the agricultural industry and the deplorable conditions that she, and many others, have had to work under. She also expressed her gratitude for We Count! and their “Que Calor!” campaign. They have not only served as a voice for outdoor workers, but have cultivated a community that helps individuals such as Francisca feels more safe and supported in all areas of life.

Publication Date

10-7-2023

Publisher

Florida International University

City

Homestead, Florida

Keywords

Florida International University, WeCount, Que Calor, outdoor workers, plant nurseries, labor movement, heat, heat standards, heat campaign, South Florida, worker rights, work conditions, immigrants, advocacy

Disciplines

Public Policy | Social Justice

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Video Length: 00:25:17

Biography: Francisca Godinez is a Guatemalan immigrant, who has lived and worked in the United States since 2005. Her experience with outdoor work in both Guatemala and the United States has led her to join We Count in their “Que Calor!” campaign, which advocates for the rights of outdoor workers such as Francisca, including the right to cold water, shade and rest. Francisca is the mother to five children, whom she was left to raise on her own after her husband was deported in 2016. Everything she does is to ensure her children have a bright future.

Recommended Citation

Godinez, Francisca and Fuentes, Sofia, "Francisca Godinez" (2023). Después del Desierto: An Oral History of Women Agricultural Workers in South Florida. 12.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/we-count-student-oral-histories/12