"The farm worker union is fighting back; we are suing the border patrol," said UFW President Teresa Romero. One member shared how her bare hands have helped feed America for the past 20 years.
We asked marchers why they decided to join in solidarity with all workers on Cesar Chavez Day. Listen to what they had to say! #WithTheseHands #ConEstasManos
Farmworkers march against ICE raids on César Chávez Day at historic Delano grape strike site
Much of the food you eat comes to your table from the hard-working hands of immigrant farm workers who harvest our food. On Cesar Chavez Day, show you support them by making a donation to UFW’s “know your rights” work. #ConEstasManos image
"History will judge societies and governments - and the institutions - not by how big they are or how well they serve the rich and the powerful, but by how effectively they respond to the needs of the poor and the helpless." - #CesarChavez image
"Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore." -#CesarChavez #WeFeedYou image
Aurelia & her coworkers just won a UFW contract in the sweet potatoes. "I thank César Chávez because thanks to him we have water, shade & a better salary. Thanks to his movement we're now represented by the UFW who helps protect us against injustices by the bosses." #WeFeedYou
Guillermo's worked under a ufw contract for 20 years in Coachella CA. "I want to thank César Chávez for what he did for us. Because of him we have toilets, water and shade and many other things. Happy birthday, César." #WeFeedYou
Celia is a Central Valley sweet potato worker. She shares: I'm going to participate in the March 31 #CesarChavez immigration march in Delano, CA. I'm a American citizen, but I too once worried if we were going to return home with our children. These raids must stop. #WeFeedYou
Vicente is pruning grapevines. He's labored for 20 years at Scheid Vineyards in San Lucas, CA and is pleased w/his #UFW contract that provides his family medical, dental & vision insurance 95% paid by company, 8 paid holidays, 401k, good pay & bonuses. #WeFeedYou