“...Is it so much to ask that the poorest people of the land have a measure of justice?” - #CesarChavez
"... ¿Es mucho pedir que las personas más pobres de la tierra tengan un poco de justicia?" - CésarChavez
Tomasa sent us this photo from Yakama WA where she's hard at work providing for her family by pruning apple trees is 30°-40° weather.
Tomasa envió esta foto desde Yakama WA, donde trabaja arduamente para mantener a su familia podando manzanos en un clima de 30°-40°.
#WeFeedYou
Is the piece-rate a fair compensation system? Is it humane? We know it drives #ChildLabor in US agriculture. Thank you Diego for your work! And thank you @UFWupdates for your excellent posts.
Lily was pruning cherry trees in the snow in Wallula WA. During the holidays, farm workers are still out working even as temps drop and ice and snow cover the orchards. #WeFeedYou
Luis & Rube have been farm workers on CAs Central Coast for 25 years. They are tractor drivers who labor 6-7 days a week in various crops to make sure vegetables reach America's tables. #WeFeedYou
These two farm worker women are taking a break near Madera CA as they work harvesting grapes. It is common for workers to take their break under the grapevines to avoid losing time walking to their cars. #WeFeedYou
It was 94° when Ali sent us this photo from where she was harvesting strawberries in Oregon.
Hacía 94° cuando Ali nos envió esta foto desde donde estaba cosechando fresas en Oregon. #WeFeedYou#CALOR
Today @FairmontMiramar security officers attacked striking workers at their hotel. Our members won’t give in to bully tactics at the negotiating table or the picket line. #SoCalHotelStrike
Bautista shared his work in Thermal CA. The high reached 108° on the day he sent is this pic. His job was to wrap the dates in bags that will help them mature faster and also protect them from any animals or bugs that might eat them. #WeFeedYou#Calor
People have been so generous in spreading the message of 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 that they've Paid It Forward so thousands of others can watch it for free in theaters. Get your tickets today!
Rodolfo shared this picture of the chili pepper field in Fresno CA. The temp was expected to reach 106° on this day and most workers wore long sleeved shirts or thick sweatshirts in an effort to protect themselves from the brutal sun. #WeFeedYou#CALOR
Felipe is a farm worker in Santa Rosa CA. As the wine grape harvest season approaches excess bunches and leaves are removed to allow the grapes to mature and ripen before being made into a fine wine. #WeFeedYou