Border Patrol sued for tactics used in Kern County immigration raidACLU sues DHS alleging unlawful Border Patrol raid targeted farmworkers based on race.
Border Patrol Slashed Tires, Dragged People From Cars in Bakersfield Raids, ACLU Says | KQEDBorder Patrol's raids in Bakersfield resulted in alleged racial profiling and coercive deportations of farmworkers, triggering legal action from the ACLU.
Border Patrol sued for tactics used in Kern County immigration raidACLU sues DHS alleging unlawful Border Patrol raid targeted farmworkers based on race.
Border Patrol Slashed Tires, Dragged People From Cars in Bakersfield Raids, ACLU Says | KQEDBorder Patrol's raids in Bakersfield resulted in alleged racial profiling and coercive deportations of farmworkers, triggering legal action from the ACLU.
As extreme heat rises, Newsom blocks bill to protect California farmworkersGovernor Newsom vetoed SB 1299, arguing that heat safety enforcement should remain within the purview of Cal/OSHA, not the workers' compensation system.
Farmworkers feed the country, but who protects them from wildfire smoke?Farmworkers are enduring hazardous air quality conditions while working, highlighting limitations in existing protections against wildfire smoke.
California's farms (and the nation's food supply) hang in the balance amid Trump's deportation threatsCalifornia's agriculture heavily relies on undocumented workers, making potential mass deportations a significant threat to the food supply and economy.
Immigration raid in Bakersfield has 'chilling effect' on community, United Farm Workers saysThe recent detentions of farmworkers in California highlight the ongoing fear and instability faced by immigrant families in the region.
Heat Struck: Newsom Vetoes Farmworker Heat Safety BillCalifornia farmworkers face increased dangers from heat waves, aggravated by a lack of actions to protect them from hazardous working conditions.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill meant to protect farmworkers from heatGovernor Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at protecting farmworkers from extreme heat, prompting criticism from advocates seeking better worker protections.
As extreme heat rises, Newsom blocks bill to protect California farmworkersGovernor Newsom vetoed SB 1299, arguing that heat safety enforcement should remain within the purview of Cal/OSHA, not the workers' compensation system.
Farmworkers feed the country, but who protects them from wildfire smoke?Farmworkers are enduring hazardous air quality conditions while working, highlighting limitations in existing protections against wildfire smoke.
California's farms (and the nation's food supply) hang in the balance amid Trump's deportation threatsCalifornia's agriculture heavily relies on undocumented workers, making potential mass deportations a significant threat to the food supply and economy.
Immigration raid in Bakersfield has 'chilling effect' on community, United Farm Workers saysThe recent detentions of farmworkers in California highlight the ongoing fear and instability faced by immigrant families in the region.
Heat Struck: Newsom Vetoes Farmworker Heat Safety BillCalifornia farmworkers face increased dangers from heat waves, aggravated by a lack of actions to protect them from hazardous working conditions.
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill meant to protect farmworkers from heatGovernor Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at protecting farmworkers from extreme heat, prompting criticism from advocates seeking better worker protections.
Standing in the Shade of My Abuelito's Lemon TreeEmphasizes the importance of agriculture and family heritage in shaping the author's identity and community.
EXCLUSIVE: Documents expose deplorable housing conditions, bacteria in water at San Mateo Co. farmsMass shooting highlights poor housing conditions for farmworkers in Half Moon Bay, prompting inspections and reforms.
Two years later, Half Moon Bay survivors are still seeking justiceThe families of shooting victims are still waiting for justice and compensation two years after the tragedy.
2 years later: Half Moon Bay unveils renderings for farmworker memorial garden after mass shootingCommunity feedback is being sought for a memorial garden honoring victims of the Half Moon Bay shooting.
EXCLUSIVE: Documents expose deplorable housing conditions, bacteria in water at San Mateo Co. farmsMass shooting highlights poor housing conditions for farmworkers in Half Moon Bay, prompting inspections and reforms.
Two years later, Half Moon Bay survivors are still seeking justiceThe families of shooting victims are still waiting for justice and compensation two years after the tragedy.
2 years later: Half Moon Bay unveils renderings for farmworker memorial garden after mass shootingCommunity feedback is being sought for a memorial garden honoring victims of the Half Moon Bay shooting.
'Trump's Coming': California Farmworker Groups Rattled by Threatening Postcards | KQEDThe immigrant community is experiencing trauma and fear due to heightened threats of deportation under the new administration.
Farmworkers Are Organizing to Resist Trump's Attacks on Immigrant WorkersTrump's reelection jeopardizes immigrant workers, especially undocumented farmworkers, threatening their rights and working conditions in the U.S.
Farmworkers spend all day in South Florida's fields. Their humble Christmas wish: bedsMarina Carrillo's family moved from Guatemala to Miami seeking opportunities, but now faces severe economic challenges despite hard work.
'Trump's Coming': California Farmworker Groups Rattled by Threatening Postcards | KQEDThe immigrant community is experiencing trauma and fear due to heightened threats of deportation under the new administration.
Farmworkers Are Organizing to Resist Trump's Attacks on Immigrant WorkersTrump's reelection jeopardizes immigrant workers, especially undocumented farmworkers, threatening their rights and working conditions in the U.S.
Farmworkers spend all day in South Florida's fields. Their humble Christmas wish: bedsMarina Carrillo's family moved from Guatemala to Miami seeking opportunities, but now faces severe economic challenges despite hard work.
Are California farmers on a collision course with Trump deportation plans?California farmers face a dilemma as mass deportations could devastate their undocumented workforce, yet many still support Trump, seeking solutions instead of protests.
Aging Farmworkers in Half Moon Bay Want a Place to 'Rest With Dignity' | KQEDFarmworkers in Half Moon Bay advocate for affordable housing due to long hours, language barriers, and overcrowding issues affecting their community.
Morgan Hill welcomes 73-units of affordable housing to help farmworkers, homeless residentsA new 73-unit affordable housing complex in Morgan Hill helps alleviate housing shortages for farmworkers and homeless residents.
Half Moon Bay Prepares to Break Ground on Farmworker Housing | KQEDThe acute shortage of affordable housing in coastal San Mateo County is affecting farmworkers living in Half Moon Bay, leading to concerns of potential displacement.
Aging Farmworkers in Half Moon Bay Want a Place to 'Rest With Dignity' | KQEDFarmworkers in Half Moon Bay advocate for affordable housing due to long hours, language barriers, and overcrowding issues affecting their community.
Morgan Hill welcomes 73-units of affordable housing to help farmworkers, homeless residentsA new 73-unit affordable housing complex in Morgan Hill helps alleviate housing shortages for farmworkers and homeless residents.
Half Moon Bay Prepares to Break Ground on Farmworker Housing | KQEDThe acute shortage of affordable housing in coastal San Mateo County is affecting farmworkers living in Half Moon Bay, leading to concerns of potential displacement.
Newsom vetoes bill aiming to increase protections for farmworkers overcome by heatGov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to simplify workers' compensation claims for heat illness among farmworkers, citing existing protections and enforcement.
Negotiations between farmworkers and Wonderful Co. can continue, appellate court rulesCalifornia court allows union negotiations to continue for Wonderful Co.'s farmworkers following a recent ruling.
Newsom vetoes bill aiming to increase protections for farmworkers overcome by heatGov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to simplify workers' compensation claims for heat illness among farmworkers, citing existing protections and enforcement.
Negotiations between farmworkers and Wonderful Co. can continue, appellate court rulesCalifornia court allows union negotiations to continue for Wonderful Co.'s farmworkers following a recent ruling.
Hit Hard by Hurricane Helene, Georgia's Immigrant Farmworkers Struggle to Get AidHurricane Milton threatens Florida just weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated Southern Georgia, particularly impacting vulnerable farmworker communities.
'We always expose ourselves to danger out of necessity': Farmers working through wildfires pay the price with their healthFarmworkers face dire health risks due to climate change and inadequate protections during wildfires.
Health Secretary Becerra touts extreme heat protections. Farmworkers want moreThe Biden administration aims to enhance protections for farmworkers against extreme heat and wildfire smoke due to climate change.
'We always expose ourselves to danger out of necessity': Farmers working through wildfires pay the price with their healthFarmworkers face dire health risks due to climate change and inadequate protections during wildfires.
Health Secretary Becerra touts extreme heat protections. Farmworkers want moreThe Biden administration aims to enhance protections for farmworkers against extreme heat and wildfire smoke due to climate change.
Silicon Valley farmworkers, veterans receive federal help - San Jose SpotlightFederal funds are allocated for housing renovations benefiting homeless veterans and farmworkers in Santa Clara County.
Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, tooFarmworkers and researchers question why the U.S. government does not offer bird flu vaccination like Finland for those handling dairy cattle.
Farmworkers face high-risk exposures to bird flu, but testing isn't reaching themFarmworkers face intense bird flu exposures without resources for illness. Limited testing on dairy farm workers; potential for pandemic spread remains.
Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It's a problem for all of usMore farmworkers may have been infected with bird flu than reported, with poor surveillance posing risks of delayed containment efforts.
With only gloves to protect them, farmworkers say they tend sick cows amid bird fluFarm workers in Colorado feel under-appreciated and unprotected amid the ongoing bird flu threat, with minimal safety measures being implemented.
Bird Flu Testing Isn't Reaching the Farmworkers Who Face High-Risk ExposureFarmworkers in the United States face challenges in accessing healthcare due to lack of resources, potentially hindering effective surveillance and prevention of bird flu outbreaks.
Should I Worry About Catching the Bird Flu?The risk of human-to-human transmission of bird flu remains low, with cases primarily linked to infected birds and mammals on farms.
Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, tooFarmworkers and researchers question why the U.S. government does not offer bird flu vaccination like Finland for those handling dairy cattle.
Farmworkers face high-risk exposures to bird flu, but testing isn't reaching themFarmworkers face intense bird flu exposures without resources for illness. Limited testing on dairy farm workers; potential for pandemic spread remains.
Bird flu cases are going undetected, new study suggests. It's a problem for all of usMore farmworkers may have been infected with bird flu than reported, with poor surveillance posing risks of delayed containment efforts.
With only gloves to protect them, farmworkers say they tend sick cows amid bird fluFarm workers in Colorado feel under-appreciated and unprotected amid the ongoing bird flu threat, with minimal safety measures being implemented.
Bird Flu Testing Isn't Reaching the Farmworkers Who Face High-Risk ExposureFarmworkers in the United States face challenges in accessing healthcare due to lack of resources, potentially hindering effective surveillance and prevention of bird flu outbreaks.
Should I Worry About Catching the Bird Flu?The risk of human-to-human transmission of bird flu remains low, with cases primarily linked to infected birds and mammals on farms.
'Brutal' trade-offs keep some South Bay farmworkers laboring in dangerous heatFarmworkers face extreme risks from heat in California, often lacking necessary protections, and fear keeps them from voicing concerns.
California has heat regulations for farmworkers. Is another law needed for employers to comply?California lawmakers are introducing SB 1299 to expedite worker compensation claims for farmworkers due to non-compliance with heat safety rules.
8 dead, at least 40 injured as farmworkers' bus overturns in central FloridaA bus carrying farmworkers crashed in Florida, killing eight and injuring around 40 others on their way to work at Cannon Farms.
8 are dead and dozens injured as a bus carrying farmworkers overturns in FloridaA bus carrying farmworkers overturned in a fatal crash in Florida, killing eight and injuring around 40 passengers.
How Poor Tracking of Bird Flu Leaves Dairy Workers at RiskThe bird flu outbreak on dairy farms poses a significant risk to farmworkers due to lack of testing, vaccination, and healthcare access.
Oregon Congresswoman Salinas introduces bill to provide disaster relief to farmworkersFarmworkers may soon be eligible for disaster relief funding to compensate for lost wages during emergencies, as proposed by U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas.
How Poor Tracking of Bird Flu Leaves Dairy Workers at RiskThe bird flu outbreak on dairy farms poses a significant risk to farmworkers due to lack of testing, vaccination, and healthcare access.
Oregon Congresswoman Salinas introduces bill to provide disaster relief to farmworkersFarmworkers may soon be eligible for disaster relief funding to compensate for lost wages during emergencies, as proposed by U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas.