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Farmworkers
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Researchers Find Pesticide Spills, Accidents May Alter Farmworkers’ DNA
Farmworkers who have a high pesticide exposure event are more likely to experience molecular changes on DNA that may lead to certain cancers.
A Day Without Immigrants: Last Week’s Protests Were a Foretaste of Strikes to Come, Organizers Say
Immigrant workers understand the power of their contributions to the workforce and economy and will demonstrate it.
Farmworkers Taste the Fruits of Victory
After waging countless work stoppages and an international boycott, 500 farmworkers have finally won union recognition.
Historic Farmworker Overtime Bill Awaits California Governor’s Nod
After pushing for fair pay, California farmworkers will finally be paid overtime when they work more than eight hours a day — if the bill is signed.
No Other Way Than to Struggle: The Farmworker-Led Boycott of Driscoll’s Berries
When the farmworkers demanded a collective bargaining agreement, the supervisors sent in the police.
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Peruvian Farmer Takes Stand Against Gold-Mining Corporation: “I Will Never Give Up My Land“
A team of engineers from Yanacocha came to our property to evict us, claiming we were not legitimate owners.
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Female Migrant Farmworkers Push Back Against Sexism and Abuse in California’s Wine Country
In Sonoma County, women are coming together to support one another and advocate for the safety of undocumented fieldworkers who often work in isolation.
The Future of the Food Justice Movement
While farmworkers have organized to improve labor conditions in US agriculture, racial injustice in the food system remains.
Coalition of Immokalee Workers Targets Wendy’s for Rejecting Fairer Standards for Farmworkers
Organizers are calling for Wendy's to join the Fair Food Program and respect the rights of farmworkers.
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From Farm to Table: Protecting Farmworkers From Pesticides
Juan Fernando Rodriguez Tellez came to Capitol Hill to persuade EPA regulators to protect farmworkers from pesticides. This is his story.