Farm Workers
Farmworkers take plea to government
October 21, 2011Carolina farmers perpetrate lousy working conditions in the state's fields, and the state Labor Department looks the other way.
Read moreImmigrant and labor rights bills become law in California
October 11, 2011Among bills signed by California Gov. Jerry Brown recently were a measure to let undocumented college students apply for publicly funded scholarships and another to strengthen labor protections for farm workers.
Read moreFor California’s farm workers, justice delayed
July 7, 2011California Gov. Jerry Brown surprised many when he vetoed a law needed to ensure that farm workers could actually practice their rights.
Read moreCalifornia Senate approves “card check” bill on Cesar Chavez’ birthday
April 1, 2011The California State Senate honored the legendary labor leader by approving legislation for farm workers seeking union representation.
Read moreLawsuit charges Border Patrol with harassing Latinos
January 28, 2010The U.S. Border Patrol and law enforcement agencies in northwest Ohio restrain and interrogate Latinos about their immigration status based solely on their Hispanic appearance, a lawsuit filed by the Farm Labor Organizing Committee charges.
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