"I Did the Paperwork for My Parents" - Why Benefits Access Is Personal

"I Did the Paperwork for My Parents" - Why Benefits Access Is Personal

"I always did the paperwork for my parents, right? Because they didn't speak and write English very well." For Brenda Munoz, serving 30,000 union laborers isn't just a job—it's deeply personal. As someone who translated documents for parents who struggled with English, she sees herself in every worker who walks through her door.

"I want them to be treated how I would want someone to treat my parents," she explains. Today, as Associate Benefits Director at the Laborers Trust Funds for Northern California, Brenda ensures that language barriers don't block access to critical benefits. Because she knows what it's like when confusion or misunderstanding keeps families from getting what they need.

In this moving clip from Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw, Brenda reveals why making benefits accessible isn't just good business—it's about honoring our parents and communities.

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This episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw was recorded at the Transcarent Voyages Conference.

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