Loreto Workers Fund

We have created a special fund to improve the quality of life of the workers of Loreto. The primary activity of this fund will be to support and enhance education and capacity-building for Loreto workers.

One of the first impacts of a large real estate development project is often a huge influx of construction workers. The Mexican Constitution requires all companies to provide "adequate housing" for their employees. Employers are also required to pay a percentage of a worker's salary to the National Worker's Housing Development Fund Institute (INFONAVIT) to implement housing programs for workers, or finance the construction or improvement of workers' dwellings.

The Loreto Bay Foundation, as part of its mission, has helped mitigate the impacts of this development project on the community of Loreto.

Over the past year, LBF has assisted in supporting architectural plans for worker housing, advising the Loreto Bay Company on measures to remind contractors and labor brokers of their legal obligations, performed routine spot checks of worker housing standards compliance, among others.

Further enhancements of a worker's quality of life include education and alternative entertainment when they are off duty. To address this issue, the Loreto Workers Fund will assist in the development of projects such as: a small library with books and games, opportunities to obtain a GED equivalent, and ESL classes.

If you would like to read about Scott Montell's experience with the workers of Loreto, please see A Week With the Workers (MS Word File). Scott Montell is Chief Legal Counsel and Executive Vice President of the Loreto Bay Company.

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