#farmworkers is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 24 people shared 36 posts with it — around 1 a day. Activity is up 38% versus the previous week, peaking on Jul 27 with 5 posts.
www.nytimes.com
Opinion | Wilted Lettuce. Rotten Strawberries. Here’s What Happens When You Round Up Farmworkers.
grist.org
The people who feed America are going hungry
Climate change is escalating a national crisis, leaving farmworkers with empty plates and mounting costs.
grist.org
The people who feed America are going hungry
Climate change is escalating a national crisis, leaving farmworkers with empty plates and mounting costs.
grist.org
The people who feed America are going hungry
Climate change is escalating a national crisis, leaving farmworkers with empty plates and mounting costs.
United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social
UFW worker leaders under contract are concerned for non-union farm workers due to the dangers of the bad air quality from wildfires in WA. On their time off they've been spreading out and distributing N95 masks to non-union workers. Here they are visiting workers in hop fields.
United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social
UFW worker leaders under contract are concerned for non-union farm workers due to the dangers of the bad air quality from wildfires in WA. On their time off they've been spreading out and distributing N95 masks to non-union workers. Here they are visiting workers in hop fields.
United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social
"Adan" is harvesting onions in Fresno county. We begin working at 4pm. "It is extremely hot at that time - at times the temperature is 100°. We earn $1.50 per sack which can weigh up to 70 lb. It takes three bucket of onions to fill a sack. " #WeFeedYou
www.vinetur.com
Up to 15,000 Spanish farm workers will leave for France’s grape harvest this summer
Unions say French vineyards offer €12.32 an hour, employer-paid travel and lodging, far above typical conditions in Spain.
United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social
"Augusto" is a tractor driver in Oxnard. "I'm proud of my work. As part of my job, I moves the tractor from field to field using the public roads. We're near Glasshouse and I worry that this exposes me and puts me in a situation I can be easily detained." #WeFeedYou
United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social
"Maria" is working in Coachella CA doing maintenance on the lemon trees. She wears thick gloves and sleeves to protect herself against the lemon thorns. She shares, "I will work any job to feed my children." Today Coachella temps are predicted to reach a high of 118°. #WeFeedYou
United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social
"Maria" is working in Coachella CA doing maintenance on the lemon trees. She wears thick gloves and sleeves to protect herself against the lemon thorns. She shares, "I will work any job to feed my children." Today Coachella temps are predicted to reach a high of 118°. #WeFeedYou
ProPublica @propublica.org
1/ What’s going on with America’s farms and food? Join us for our next Inside the Big Story event, a virtual discussion about America’s farms, how our food is made and where regulations are failing to keep workers and consumers safe. Members, check your email for the invite 📩
resist47.news
New survey reveals fears of US farm workers amid Trump’s immigration raids
via US news | The Guardian — Vast majority of farm workers say raids and deportations have affected their jobs and 61% report shopping less Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Farm workers in the US are reeling from the Trump administration ’s crackdown on immigration, including increased raids and deportations, according to a new survey conducted by the United Farm Workers Foundation released on Thursday. The survey features responses from 2,250 farm workers, many of whom are undocumented, about their experie
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