farmworkers – Page 14 – People's World

Landmark farmworker bill on its way to governor’s desk

June 10, 2011 By Marilyn Bechtel

A bill to make it easier for California's 400,000 farmworkers to choose a union passed both houses of the California Legislature.

Navy to name ship honoring Cesar Chavez

May 18, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The U.S. Navy is expected to name a new military cargo ship after labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez this week in San Diego, California. But the news has sparked controversy from both those...

UAW plans new organizing drive with help from its friends

January 5, 2011 By John Wojcik

The United Auto Workers is launching a new drive to organize foreign-owned auto plants in the U.S., with the determined help of civil rights and other organizations.

Another chicken and egg story

September 1, 2010 By Scott Marshall

Given the need to feed a growing world population, what kind of farming is viable and sustainable today?

Factory farms produce more than eggs

August 24, 2010 By Phil Amadon

In the early 1970s, I took a job at a brand new "industrial" hen house in Indiana.