Farm worker kids are getting out to vote. Here are some of the reasons why.
Los hijos de campesinos van a votar. AquΓ son algunas de las razones porque.
List of UFW election endorsements @ ufw.org/endorsements
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The UFW made history w/ Cahoon Farms in Wolcott, NY representing the 1st unionized H2-A Jamaican farmworkers in NY. 2 Cahoon workers attended UFWs Convention & saw how their efforts are building on UFWβs ongoing struggle for farm workers to have union representation. #WeFeedYou
Janet is working weeding the lettuce fields in Soledad CA. She shares, "We work long days removing the weeds with a hoe. This work insures the lettuce grows well. The hardest part is working when it is very hot, temperatures last week went above 100Β°." #WeFeedYou
The news is full of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Homes & crops have been destroyed. Farm workers need disaster relief just like farmers. Congress must come back into session to pass disaster relief including HR 8765 for farm workers.
The NY state apple harvest season is in full gear. Workers are out in the apple orchards on a daily basis climbing up and down ladders to fill these huge bins so we can enjoy this sweet fruit. #WeFeedYou
Pesticides being sprayed in the Watsonville area on the strawberry fields. The driver is wearing chemical suit and mask so he is protected and able to breathe clean air. #WeFeedYou
Workers at Papagni show off their union pride and share they are thankful their UFW contract has taught them to better understand worker rights and seek fair and equal treatment, even when they donβt work under a union contract. #WeFeedYou
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Suzy is hard at work harvesting grapes in Delano CA and shared a selfie of herself and her work. These grapes will be packed into individual containers and make their way into local grocery stores and your home. #WeFeedYou
Mary sent us this photo from where she is laboring in the grapes in Delano CA. It was 85Β° when she sent us this pic yesterday at around 10 am. The high yesterday reached 99Β°. Temps are supposed to reach 101Β° today. #WeFeedYou
The UFW wishes our Jewish friends a sweet #RoshHashanah. The first institutional religious support for grape strikers came when boards of rabbis in big Eastern cities declared boycotted products non-Kosher. More @ ufw.org/roshhashanah
