Emiliana is a talented labor organizer and union representative with over 20 years of experience. Ms. Sparaco has developed and managed bargaining and representation programs, led recruitment efforts, and advanced union organizing strategy. As a labor professional, she has successfully led workers through the organizing and bargaining processes, coordinated committees, and developed training programs for successful campaign outcomes.
Emiliana has recruited and mobilized workers through workplace, contract, and political campaigns, and built coalition ties with community partners. As a political organizer and activist, Emiliana has led successful campaigns to advance pro-worker policies and candidates. This has included raising the state minimum wage and winning paid sick leave. She has also organized efforts to expand voting options and secure greater protections for workers in California.
As a volunteer, Emiliana has offered her time, experience, and leadership skills to community and civic-based nonprofits. She has served on the board of several nonprofit and member-based organizations, including humanitarian organizations and labor unions.