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California's farms (and the nation's food supply) hang in the balance amid Trump's deportation threats

California's agriculture heavily relies on undocumented workers, making potential mass deportations a significant threat to the food supply and economy.

Mass deportations would disrupt the food chain': Californians warn of ripple effect of Trump threat

Immigrant farmworkers, a significant portion undocumented, are vital to California's agriculture and the nation's food supply.

Central Valley effort aims to train farmworkers to master the technology replacing fieldwork

Farmworker training programs are essential as California agriculture mechanizes and aims to prepare workers for higher-tech roles amidst labor shortages.

California's farms (and the nation's food supply) hang in the balance amid Trump's deportation threats

California's agriculture heavily relies on undocumented workers, making potential mass deportations a significant threat to the food supply and economy.

Mass deportations would disrupt the food chain': Californians warn of ripple effect of Trump threat

Immigrant farmworkers, a significant portion undocumented, are vital to California's agriculture and the nation's food supply.

Central Valley effort aims to train farmworkers to master the technology replacing fieldwork

Farmworker training programs are essential as California agriculture mechanizes and aims to prepare workers for higher-tech roles amidst labor shortages.
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#affordable-housing

Aging Farmworkers in Half Moon Bay Want a Place to 'Rest With Dignity' | KQED

Farmworkers 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 residents

A 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 | KQED

The 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' | KQED

Farmworkers 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 residents

A 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 | KQED

The acute shortage of affordable housing in coastal San Mateo County is affecting farmworkers living in Half Moon Bay, leading to concerns of potential displacement.
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#labor-rights

'We always expose ourselves to danger out of necessity': Farmers working through wildfires pay the price with their health

Farmworkers face dire health risks due to climate change and inadequate protections during wildfires.

Farmworkers Are Organizing to Resist Trump's Attacks on Immigrant Workers

Trump's reelection jeopardizes immigrant workers, especially undocumented farmworkers, threatening their rights and working conditions in the U.S.

'Brutal' trade-offs keep some South Bay farmworkers laboring in dangerous heat

Farmworkers face extreme risks from heat in California, often lacking necessary protections, and fear keeps them from voicing concerns.

'We always expose ourselves to danger out of necessity': Farmers working through wildfires pay the price with their health

Farmworkers face dire health risks due to climate change and inadequate protections during wildfires.

Farmworkers Are Organizing to Resist Trump's Attacks on Immigrant Workers

Trump's reelection jeopardizes immigrant workers, especially undocumented farmworkers, threatening their rights and working conditions in the U.S.

'Brutal' trade-offs keep some South Bay farmworkers laboring in dangerous heat

Farmworkers face extreme risks from heat in California, often lacking necessary protections, and fear keeps them from voicing concerns.
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#california-politics

Newsom vetoes bill aiming to increase protections for farmworkers overcome by heat

Gov. 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 rules

California 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 heat

Gov. 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 rules

California court allows union negotiations to continue for Wonderful Co.'s farmworkers following a recent ruling.
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As extreme heat rises, Newsom blocks bill to protect California farmworkers

Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1299, arguing that heat safety enforcement should remain within the purview of Cal/OSHA, not the workers' compensation system.

Heat Struck: Newsom Vetoes Farmworker Heat Safety Bill

California 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 heat

Governor Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at protecting farmworkers from extreme heat, prompting criticism from advocates seeking better worker protections.

Lawmakers take 'creative' approach to enforcing heat safety rules for California farmworkers

Farmworkers often lack knowledge about the dangers of heat exposure, leading to health risks and retaliation when they prioritize their safety.

Two Central California farmworkers test positive for bird flu

H5 bird flu cases were confirmed in two California farmworkers; public risk remains low despite human infections.

California lawmakers blast state's workplace safety agency over 'dangerous' farmworker conditions

Farmworkers in California have testified about workplace safety violations including exposure to extreme heat and pesticides, wage theft, and other labor law violations.
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is facing a high employee vacancy rate and understaffing, which has contributed to poor workplace safety compliance in the agriculture industry.

As extreme heat rises, Newsom blocks bill to protect California farmworkers

Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1299, arguing that heat safety enforcement should remain within the purview of Cal/OSHA, not the workers' compensation system.

Heat Struck: Newsom Vetoes Farmworker Heat Safety Bill

California 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 heat

Governor Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at protecting farmworkers from extreme heat, prompting criticism from advocates seeking better worker protections.

Lawmakers take 'creative' approach to enforcing heat safety rules for California farmworkers

Farmworkers often lack knowledge about the dangers of heat exposure, leading to health risks and retaliation when they prioritize their safety.

Two Central California farmworkers test positive for bird flu

H5 bird flu cases were confirmed in two California farmworkers; public risk remains low despite human infections.

California lawmakers blast state's workplace safety agency over 'dangerous' farmworker conditions

Farmworkers in California have testified about workplace safety violations including exposure to extreme heat and pesticides, wage theft, and other labor law violations.
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is facing a high employee vacancy rate and understaffing, which has contributed to poor workplace safety compliance in the agriculture industry.
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Hit Hard by Hurricane Helene, Georgia's Immigrant Farmworkers Struggle to Get Aid

Hurricane Milton threatens Florida just weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated Southern Georgia, particularly impacting vulnerable farmworker communities.

EXCLUSIVE: Documents expose deplorable housing conditions, bacteria in water at San Mateo Co. farms

Mass shooting highlights poor housing conditions for farmworkers in Half Moon Bay, prompting inspections and reforms.
#worker-safety

8 dead, at least 40 injured as farmworkers' bus overturns in central Florida

A bus carrying farmworkers crashed in Florida, killing eight and injuring around 40 others on their way to work at Cannon Farms.

Health Secretary Becerra touts extreme heat protections. Farmworkers want more

The Biden administration aims to enhance protections for farmworkers against extreme heat and wildfire smoke due to climate change.

8 dead, at least 40 injured as farmworkers' bus overturns in central Florida

A bus carrying farmworkers crashed in Florida, killing eight and injuring around 40 others on their way to work at Cannon Farms.

Health Secretary Becerra touts extreme heat protections. Farmworkers want more

The Biden administration aims to enhance protections for farmworkers against extreme heat and wildfire smoke due to climate change.
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Silicon Valley farmworkers, veterans receive federal help - San Jose Spotlight

Federal funds are allocated for housing renovations benefiting homeless veterans and farmworkers in Santa Clara County.
#bird-flu

Finland is offering farmworkers bird flu shots. Some experts say the US should, too

Farmworkers 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 them

Farmworkers 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 us

More 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 flu

Farm 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 Exposure

Farmworkers 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, too

Farmworkers 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 them

Farmworkers 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 us

More 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 flu

Farm 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 Exposure

Farmworkers 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.
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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 are dead and dozens injured as a bus carrying farmworkers overturns in Florida

A bus carrying farmworkers overturned in a fatal crash in Florida, killing eight and injuring around 40 passengers.
#public-health

How Poor Tracking of Bird Flu Leaves Dairy Workers at Risk

The 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 farmworkers

Farmworkers 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 Risk

The 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 farmworkers

Farmworkers may soon be eligible for disaster relief funding to compensate for lost wages during emergencies, as proposed by U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas.
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Is this overtime law actually helping California's farmworkers? Lawmaker proposes a reversal

Republican lawmaker wants to revert California agricultural overtime rules to pre-2016 levels.
United Farm Workers advocate for maintaining 2016 overtime provisions for farmworkers.

California has a housing crisis. Why are thousands of farmworker apartments closed each year?

Farmworkers in California struggle to find affordable housing, while thousands of subsidized units sit empty for months every year.
The migrant housing centers in California do not meet the changing needs of farmworkers, who now prefer to settle in their communities instead of migrating from crop to crop.
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