farmworkers
Unions and organic farming help workers and environment in Coachella Valley
August 3, 2017Navarro is 72, well beyond the age when other workers can retire and get Social Security, but he continues working although he has problems with one of his legs.
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California State Fair exhibit recognizes farmworkers
July 26, 2017For the first time, the fair has an exhibition that not only pays tribute to field laborers, but also acknowledges the long history of their struggle to organize unions.
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This week in history: Farm worker leader Cesar Chavez’ 90th birthday
March 27, 2017"Chavez left a legacy as an educator, environmentalist, and a civil rights leader. And his cause lives on."SEP
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Farm workers win watershed election in Washington state
October 4, 2016"Workers won this election because they know what they want. They are looking for a better future for their kids."
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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.
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