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Vermont Farmworkers Go to Amsterdam to Fight for “Milk With Dignity”
Stonewalled by a US supermarket chain, farmworkers took the struggle to its parent company in Amsterdam.
Indigenous Farmworkers Forge New Fronts for Labor Struggle in Washington State
A farmworkers union is building local and global solidarity as it fights back against big growers in Washington state.
Farmworker Festival Dials Up Pressure on Wendy’s Billionaire Chairman
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers gathers in Florida to celebrate its achievements -- and push to expand protections.
Teen Charged With Murder After Officer Had Heart Attack While Assaulting Him
18-year-old farmworker Virgilio Aguilar Méndez is being prosecuted despite an autopsy report that exonerates him.
Biden Is Paying Growers to Replace Farmworkers With Bracero Contract Labor
Under the new visa pilot program, the administration is prioritizing growers’ profits over farmworkers’ rights.
A Worker-Driven Model for Protecting Labor Rights Is Successful — and Expanding
Unlike corporate models, “worker-driven social responsibility” puts workers at the center of protecting their rights.
Biden Admin Issues New Protections for Outdoor Workers Amid Deadly Heat Wave
Farmworkers are 20 times more likely to die from heat-related illnesses than other workers in the U.S.
Migrant Farmworkers Have No Safety Net in the Face of Catastrophic Flooding
Many farmworkers are still out of work and struggling to afford food in the wake of California’s disastrous floods.
Newsom Reverses Course and Signs Farmworker Union Bill After Grassroots Pressure
The California governor has signed a law that makes it easier for farmworkers to participate in union elections.
Biden Endorses California Bill That Would Make Unionizing Easier for Farmworkers
While it's been suggested Newsom may veto the bill, Biden's statement increases pressure on the governor.