Labor Attache

NANAY Meets Philippine Labor Attache

Miami, FL - Nov 2005

On November 2, 2005, NANAY Community Center had a courtesy visit from the new Philippine Labor Attache, Mrs. Linda Herrera, who flew from Washington DC to explore the possibility of opening up a Philippine Labor Office in Florida.

On November 3, 2005 the Labor Attache (LaBat) met with Philippine American Federation President Ric Garcia and NaFFAA Florida Chair Ernesto Ramos at TATAY's restaurant, along with 18 members and leaders of the Filipino community in Miami and Broward, to discuss the various issues affecting the Fil-Am community in South Florida, including the plight of overseas Filipino workers.

Officer Jun Pascua introduced the idea of helping the Filipino seamen by providing workshops on safety regulations and police issues that could help seamen who are not yet knowledgeable about U.S. security laws. NaFFAA Florida Chair Ernie Ramos also offered to provide workshops and assistance in filling out legal forms to help the seamen. The Trade Attache expressed her appreciation for the support of the Filipino leadership in Miami, and was pleased to know that the leadership within the Filipino community in South Florida was strong, united and pro-active in helping constituents who are in need.