A Cuban worker residing in the United States shared on social media her anguish over the recent layoffs of migrant colleagues at a Walmart store, where some employees with irregular immigration status lost their jobs following the company's decision to let go of those with expired TPS.
"I only ask God to touch the hearts of all the people making these decisions and to grant residency to all migrants, God," the visibly affected young Cuban wrote in a video posted on TikTok.
Through tears, she recounted that although she keeps her job because she has residency, several of her colleagues were not as fortunate: “Thank God I have residency and wasn’t let go from work, but there are many colleagues who were. It’s unfortunate what is happening.”
The woman explained that her store let go of six employees, while other branches were given a deadline until June 20. "The truth is that it's a small number, just 6, but it's sad; you see them, they look at you, and you have to cry. Being let go like that, they have to pay rent, food."
“May God place His hand on the heart of every person involved with the undocumented,” she added, her voice trembling.
The testimony of the Cuban was shared on her TikTok account @solgianlucas and has touched thousands of users on social media who have been following the difficult migratory situation the country is facing.
The mass layoffs of workers with expired TPS at Walmart have triggered controversy in several states across the country, especially among migrant communities.
According to CiberCuba, the decision affects employees whose temporary residency and work permits are no longer valid following the repeal of previous policies.
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