Rafael Rivera is president of Local 2595 representing Border Patrol agents in Yuma, Arizona. His outstanding initiative, motivation, and one-team, one-fight mentality was paramount to the local’s success. Local 2595 is currently 91% organized and seats number one in the state of Arizona with contributing PAC members. Rivera sets an example of what an organized local is defined.
Rivera has gone above and beyond with holding membership drives, attending lunch and learns and employee orientations throughout the pandemic.
Most recently, Rivera joined District 12 and another local in the District 12’s new POWER organizing initiative, (P)roviding, (O)rganizing, (w)ith, (E)ssential (R)eprensentation. In this role, Rivera’s displayed an uncommon bearing and sound judgement while coordinating with the District 12 office to get the mission completed.
As a result of his focused, selfless actions, and representation expertise, Rivera’s contributed to the neighboring local in receiving members. His professionalism, initiative, and loyal devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and in keeping the highest traditions of District 12 and the federation.