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Salinas farm workers march to oppose immigration raids

April 17, 2018 By David Bacon

Over a thousand farm workers and allies filled the streets of its working-class barrio to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Today in labor history: United Farm Workers launch the lettuce boycott

August 24, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Forty-five years ago on this date, UFW Organizing Committee leader César Chávez called for a consumer boycott of lettuce.

Triqui migrants do the work, but want change

June 18, 2015 By David Bacon

"When I see people working in the field, I see a lack of equality. If it wasn't for them the crops wouldn't get grown or harvested."

Cesar Chavez film is excellent addition to labor history

April 3, 2014 By Michelle Kern

"Cesar Chavez" tells the important details of the life of the inspiring hero of labor and social justice for Chicanos.

10 favorite food websites in 2012

December 27, 2012 By Barbara Russum

All things relating to the food we eat: where is comes from, who does the work, what are the issues and what we can do to be informed and take action.