Judge Rules AEWR Change Does Not Harm Workers
With a significant decision just in, the ongoing debate over farmworker wages takes center stage.
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Court Upholds New AEWR Rates
A federal judge in California has denied the United Farm Workers' request to block new wage rules for H2A visa workers, saying concerns about wage losses were too speculative.
Merkley Introduces Legislation Aimed At Protecting Farm Workers
On Tuesday, Oregon senator Jeff Merkley introduced legislation he says will protect farm workers while providing additional pay. Merkley says the Frontline At-Risk Manual (FARM) Laborers Protection Act, is a groundbreaking piece of legislation, establishing critical protections, including 10 days of paid leave and hazard pay, for America’s agricultural workers. Mer
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UFW Endorses Kamala Harris For President
United Farm Workers announced late last week the endorsement of U.S. Senator Kamala Harris for President. The UFW said they are inspired by her vision of a just and inclusive America, as well as her personal story. UFW leadership says they are also impressed by “the confidence and strength she has shown in the face of attacks from Donald Trump".
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Activists: United Farm Workers May Not Be A Good Fit For NW Workers
Last month, dairies across the lower Yakima Valley were visited by Jesse Rojas and Silvia Lopez, activists with the organization Pick Justice. If you’re not familiar with Pick Justice, it’s an organization in California that warms on the behalf of farm workers, sharing the potential pit falls of union membership and representation. Silvia Lopez, ...