Comments on: Lynette M. Parker and Ruth Silver Taube Awarded 2020 Paul and Sheila Wellstone Award

By: Mica Garrido

Mica Garrido — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 17:25:10 +0000

Ruth had presented on South Bay Coalition and the Wage Theft Coalition’s work at our Cook County Labor Trafficking Subcommittee, and it was fantastic to hear of all the good work you all do. Congratulations, Ruth and Lynette!

By: Gurbaksh Sohal

Gurbaksh Sohal — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:34:02 +0000

Congrats Ruth and Lynette!

Thank you for all your dedication and hard work in this field. Blessed to have you here helping bring positive change. Congratulations!

By: Eric Quan

Eric Quan — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 21:28:43 +0000

Ruth and Lynette-
I can’t think of two more deserving people to receive this award. I am proud to be able to have worked with both of you. Congratulations!

Eric Quan

By: Tony Ruelas

Tony Ruelas — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:48:37 +0000

Way to go Ruth and Lynette!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:06:25 +0000

Ruth is a powerhouse activist who is always available when there is a need. She is an activist protesting and advocating for a living wage. She is on the frontline, helping with operations and ensuring survivors access and navigate the world of labor and employment in a way that best serves the survivor. She is also a mentor to students from diverse backgrounds, she truly creates space for students from marginalized communities and honors the gifts of diversity. I always say that Ruth is a perpetual cheerleader, because she truly tries to elevate those she believes in to everyone who will listen. She has built capacity in the field of human rights by inspiring, supporting, and mentoring students in the fields of law. I know many of her students who have solidified careers in human rights, myself included, and she is a big reason why. She is Legal Chair of the South Bay Coalition to End Human Trafficking and coordinates the Santa Clara County Wage Theft Coalition. She is beyond deserving of this award. While it is disappointing we cannot celebrate this award in person, Ruth continues to assist during this crisis, helping folks navigate with employment and economic uncertainty.
Congratulations to both recipients, we are lucky to have them, and this award is well deserved!!!