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Victory! Arysta pulls Methyl Iodide nationwide.
A message from the United Farm Workers: “We did it! We are proud to share a huge victory with you. We’ve just gotten word that Arysta LifeScience has pulled cancer-causing methyl iodide off the U.S. market. This announcement means the … Continue reading
Stop child labor
Please take action before Dec 1st A message from the United Farm Workers (UFW): “The law lets kids do what? That’s right, in the US, children as young as twelve can legally work in the fields. They can pick your berries … Continue reading
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Tagged Children in the Fields, Farm Workers, UFW, United Farm Workers
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Darigold is still not listening!
A message from the United Farm Workers: On Monday, close to 200 people gathered in front of Darigold’s headquarters in Seattle. Labor leaders, including the Secretary-Treasurer of the WA State Labor Federation and Michael Beranbaum of the Joint Council of … Continue reading
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Tagged Darigold, Farm Workers, Oregon, Ruby Ridge Dairy, UFW, United Farm Workers, Washington State
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Olympia YAYA Supports Ruby Ridge Workers in Seattle
In response to the nonresponse that Darigold has given Ruby Ridge workers and their supporters, the United Farm Workers (UFW) organized a rally in front of Darigold’s Seattle headquarters on Monday October 10th. We were hopeful that Darigold would finally … Continue reading
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Tagged Darigold, Farm Workers, Oregon, Ruby Ridge Dairy, UFW, United Farm Workers, Washington State
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Congratulations UFW and farm workers in CA!
Thanks to the United Farm Workers, California has a new law that will allow farm workers to join a union even when they are intimidated or threatened by their bosses and supervisors. Under this law, state regulators can automatically certify … Continue reading
Viva la Causa!
On Monday, September 26, 2011 YAYA hosted a movie screening of “Viva La Causa” at the Ethos restaurant with the YCL with 20 attendees. The screening of the documentary was followed by a discussion on the farmworker movement while finding … Continue reading
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Take Action for Ruby Ridge Workers!
A message from United Farm Workers: Twenty two past and current Ruby Ridge Dairy workers are suing the dairy for a variety of reasons, including not being paid all the wages they’re due, wrongful termination and other claims. Due to … Continue reading
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Tagged Darigold, Farm Workers, Oregon, Ruby Ridge Dairy, UFW, United Farm Workers, Washington State
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Take Action: Fair Treatment For Farm Workers Act
A message from the United Farm Workers: “It’s hot out there, really hot. And farm workers are working. California’s blazing sun may have already claimed two farm worker lives. And summer is in full swing with six more weeks of … Continue reading
Boy Picking Peppers Collapses from Heat
Action alert from United Farm Workers: Please read the story of 16-year old farm worker Nicholas Chavez and send your message to CA Governor Jerry Brown. Tell him to sign the “Fair Treatment for Farm Workers Act” when it reaches his … Continue reading
Film Screening w/ St. Pete for Peace
On July 27, 8:30 pm, YAYA and St. Pete for Peace showed two, very touching, short films to raise awareness for the farmworkers’ struggle that continues to take place here in the U.S. More than 30 people showed up and … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Farm Workers, Florida, UFW, United Farm Workers
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