Tag Archive: Our stories

Who We Are—Abeba Berhe

by Nate Jackson New Holly, Wash.–Many people with serious health problems withdraw. Abeba Berhe pushes forward even though she is on dialysis for serious kidney disease.  The disease is debilitating, but Berhe is fighting it because she wants to see her children have a better life. Despite her struggles, Berhe keeps her head up and…

Who We Are–Kim Garcia

Who We Are–Luis Escamilla

by Nate Jackson   Teacher Luis Escamilla is very worried about the lack of options many of his students have due to state wide budget cuts. The SeaTac resident has been an active member of Working Washington because he sees the need for different groups and organizations to stand together in the face of crisis…

Who We Are — Linda W.

In this video, Linda talks about standing up for working families in Marysville.

Who We Are — Shawna L.

Hi. I’m Shawna and I moved here for a better life for my children.  I couldn’t find any work in Oregon and I came here to Washington hoping for a better chance. I had to get my sons out of the situation we were in, and even though it was really tough to move, I…

Who We Are – Silvia V.

My name is Silvia, and I moved all the way from Rhode Island to Washington because I wanted a fresh start and a better life for my two children. When I came to Washington, I was lucky enough to find work as a cook with a food truck in Renton. I like the work, I work…

Who We Are — Michael H.

I’m a retired general contractor, journeyman, salesman, a jack of all trade and I’ve lived up and down this whole country.  Now I’m staying with my wife, daughter and two grandkids here in Auburn. My wife and I are both in our 70′s and my retirement check has been cut. My wife is on disability…

Who We Are — Chris M.

In this video, Chris talks about being laid off, and how he has to choose between paying bills and feeding the kids. But America isn’t a poor country – where is the investment in jobs, education and skills training for our families?

Who We Are–Matilde

I worked six years at my last job; we took care of the indoor plants in office buildings throughout downtown Seattle.  I liked the job, I had gotten to know all the people in the offices I worked, going to work was like visiting my friends everyday.  And I was really proud of how good…

Who We Are–Michael Neale

My name is Michael Neale.  I fought for my country, got hurt, disabled and I don’t have health care.  I drifted for a while and I was homeless for about five years before I was able to get back to work as a machine operator.  I’m glad to be working, but this job just doesn’t…