La Mujer Obrera

La Mujer Obrera Advocating in defense of Mexican womens' heritage, rights and contributions. Our work requires investment! If you can support us, please visit our Cause page.

La Mujer Obrera is an internationally acclaimed & award winning, 40 year old grassroots organization dedicated to development and advocacy in defense and recognition of Mexican migrant women workers’ heritage, rights and contributions. A private, non-profit 501c3 membership organization, La Mujer Obrera is comprised of low-income people living and working in El Paso, Texas, particularly displaced women workers and Spanish-speaking community members. Our mission is to improve the economic, social, educational, health and living conditions of low-income Hispanic families, while helping revitalize the former Garment District where many women and their families worked before NAFTA led to the loss of 35,000 jobs, mainly in the manufacturing sector of the economy. Since 1981, displaced garment workers of La Mujer Obrera have steadfastly organized to establish education and workforce training opportunities including a workers’ training center, an apartment complex, and three social purpose businesses: Rayito de Sol Daycare and Learning Center, Café Mayapán, and most recently, Mercado Mayapan, a traditional Mexican market with fresh foods, artisan goods, an active cultural events plaza, and museum. La Mujer Obrera’s community development model is ecological, community-led, and leading to full community empowerment and self-sufficiency. Visit us at 2000 Texas, El Paso, Texas, and/or look for us on YouTube to see the work we have done.

La Mujer Obrera presentsBOOK PRESENTATION AND READING w/author and longtime organizer Salvador RezaFriday, Dec. 5 @6:00 ...
11/21/2025

La Mujer Obrera presents
BOOK PRESENTATION AND READING w/author and longtime organizer Salvador Reza
Friday, Dec. 5 @6:00 PM
Cafe Mayapan
2000 Texas Ave.
El Paso, TX 79901

11/20/2025

Thank you all for your continuous support! We are happy to announce that Cafe Mayapan is now available on DoorDash!

10/24/2025

Altar setup in progress! Join us, starting this Monday, October 27th through Saturday, November 1st, 11am-3pm! Come and try our special Dia de Mu***os menu, featuring Oaxaca!

Come try our special Dia de Mu***os menu at Cafe Mayapan! Featuring various Oaxacan dishes: tlayudas, chapulines, mole n...
10/22/2025

Come try our special Dia de Mu***os menu at Cafe Mayapan! Featuring various Oaxacan dishes: tlayudas, chapulines, mole negro and coloradito, tamales oaxaqueños, and pan de mu**to! All week, October 27th through November 1st, 11am to 3pm.

Cafe Mayapan!
Venga a probar las Tlayudas Oxaqueñas a partir de Oct.27 a Nov. 1. Riquisima!!

10/14/2025

El Paso Giving Day is almost here! You can support Barrio Chamizal youth during Early Giving TODAY!

At La Mujer Obrera, we believe that allowing youth to engage in free play and exploration in natural environments is a crucial component of our children's development and well-being.

We invite you to be apart of the helping us to continue supporting the youth if our community,

Click here to support!
http://bit.ly/4nUClzC

Early Giving starts today, October 9, 2025! This year La Mujer Obrera is seeking support for our youth programming activ...
10/09/2025

Early Giving starts today, October 9, 2025!
This year La Mujer Obrera is seeking support for our youth programming activities, Sembrando El Futuro.

Your support is critical to sustaining programming and developing green spaces to continue providing Barrio Chamizal children with meaningful, nature-based learning experiences that will shape their future.

Click on the link to support
http://bit.ly/4nUClzC

“Celia dedicated her time as an advocate for La Mujer Obrera, a cause she held close to her heart and took immense pride...
09/10/2025

“Celia dedicated her time as an advocate for La Mujer Obrera, a cause she held close to her heart and took immense pride in supporting. Her compassion, generosity, and unwavering strength inspired everyone who knew her.

Celia will forever be remembered for her boundless love, her resilience, and her devotion to family above all else. Though her presence will be deeply missed, her legacy lives on through the countless memories, traditions, and values she instilled in those she loved. She leaves behind a lasting reminder of unity, compassion, and the enduring power of family.”

Funeral Services for Celia:
Hillcrest Funeral Home at
1060 N. Carolina
Thursday, Sept 11,2025 from 5-9pm
Rosary is 7-8pm

Funeral on Friday September 12, 2025 at St. Paul the Apostle Church at 10:00 am
7424 Mimosa Ave (79915)

Interment to follow to Mt Carmel Cemetery.

Celebrate the life of Celia Garcia Rodriguez, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Hillcrest Funeral Home.

09/04/2025

Con mucho dolor y pesar avisamos que nuestra compañera Celia Rodríguez falleció miércoles 3 de septiembre. Estuvo al frente de la lucha de La Mujer Obrera por más de 30 años. Nos acompañó siempre en crear una vida digna para las trabajadoras de fábrica y la comunidad de El Chamizal.



Nos enseñó a enfrentar momentos difíciles con paciencia y cariño. En la organización ayudó a miles de trabajadores en sus tiempos más difíciles, cuando fuimos desplazadas de las fábricas por NAFTA sin ningún recurso. Celia nos guio y apoyó para encontrar algo de estabilidad en tiempos tan desconcertantes. Con su incansable esfuerzo contribuyó al legado que dejaron las costureras a las siguientes generaciones.

Es difícil explicar lo que sentimos, tenemos el corazón roto, nos sentimos desamparadas, no hay palabras. Pero sabemos que todas las personas que la conocieron nos comprenderán.

07/17/2025

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2000 Texas Avenue
El Paso, TX
79901

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

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