Workers' Dignity Project / Dignidad Obrera
Board Chair
| Board Chair | Armando Arzate |
|---|---|
| Company Affiliation | Community Volunteer |
| Term | August 2020 to August 2024 |
Board of Directors
Board Members| Name | Affiliation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Armando Arzate | Voting | |
| Maribel Calderon | Voting | |
| Santiago Tovar | Voting |
Governance
| Board Term Lengths | 2.00 years |
|---|---|
| Board Term Limits | 4 |
| Board Meeting Attendance % | 80% |
| Does the organization have written Board Selection Criteria? | Yes |
| Does the organization have a written Conflict of Interest Policy? | Yes |
| Percentage Making Monetary Contributions | 100% |
| Percentage of Board Members making In-Kind Contributions | 100% |
| Does the Board include Client Representation? | Yes |
| Number of Full Board Meetings Annually | 12 |
CEO/Executive Director/Board Comments
| Workers' Dignity Project governance is somewhat unique in that those normally termed 'clients,' those directly affected, those being served, are also those who are determining the solution to the issue. In other words, this organizational structure is based on the idea of self-determination. In practical terms, this means that the Steering Committee (Board) is made up mostly of low-wage workers. Only low-wage workers have decisive vote on the Board. For example, Mariana Lopez was one of the first workers to win back stolen wages in 2010. She has supported and trained other members in addressing wage theft, sexual harassment, and other workplace injustices. She has served as Board Chair for and volunteered on a weekly basis. |
