farmworkers
Jewish and African-American orgs join fight for California farmworkers
August 15, 2016The fight for farmworker overtime is down to the wire in California. Jewish and African American organizations are helping get the last votes for Bill 1066.
Read moreCalifornia judge throws out anti-union election, points to grower money
September 29, 2015An administrative law judge threw out one of the dirtiest decertification elections in recent labor history.
Read moreU.S. call to support striking farmworkers in Baja California, Mexico
May 22, 2015The UFW is calling for putting pressure on the giant Driscoll Company in solidarity with the striking workers.
Read moreGrowers move to gut California’s farm labor law
April 9, 2015Gerawan Farming, one of the country's largest growers, is challenging the law that makes farm workers' union rights enforceable.
Read moreToday in labor history: César Chávez born in 1927
March 31, 2015Chávez was also an early environmentalist, warning the public of the devastating effects of pesticides on both farmworkers and consumers.
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