Maria Elena Roblero
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In this interview, Maria Elena Robelero shares the hardships of working in the intense South Florida heat. Specifically, she explains how due to the extreme heat and harsh conditions, she now suffers from an eye condition. She is afraid of going to the hospital for assistance because of the high cost. Maria also discusses her background and family life, as one of her sons accompanies her in the interview.
Publication Date
10-7-2023
Publisher
Florida International University
City
Homestead, Florida
Keywords
Immigrants, Women, Heat, High Heat Index, Worker’s rights, abuse, Florida International University, Que Calor, We Count, Advocacy, health risk
Disciplines
Public Policy | Social Justice
Recommended Citation
Roblero, Maria Elena and Wood, William, "Maria Elena Roblero" (2023). Después del Desierto: An Oral History of Women Agricultural Workers in South Florida. 9.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/we-count-student-oral-histories/9
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Video Length: 00:06:37
Biography: Maria Elena Roblero is an immigrant woman and farmworker who shares her story working in the intense Miami heat. She has four kids and came from Guatemala 19 years ago. Maria is a part of the Que Calor! a campaign led by outside workers demanding cold water, a place of shade, and a 10-minute break during their work time.