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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Farmworkers keep dying from heat illness, 20 years after California vowed to protect them

"We learned from that. When you start taking people to the hospital, it's not fun." - Jose Chavez reflects on the serious repercussions of heat illness among workers.
Agriculture
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

As Pistachio Harvest Season Ramps Up, Concerns Grow About Workforce | KQED

Immigration enforcement threatens farmworkers' job search, raising fear but the need for jobs remains paramount.
#immigration
Arts
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

True stories of immigrants brought to life on stage in new opera production

Cuentos highlights the authentic stories of immigrants and farmworkers, emphasizing their struggles and resilience amid immigration enforcement.
more#immigration
Agriculture
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Pesticides Pose Significant Risk For Pregnant Farmworkers On Central Coast | KQED

Farmworkers in Pajaro Valley face serious health risks from pesticide exposure during pregnancy.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Farmworker Dead and More Than 300 More Detained in California ICE Raid

Immigration raid in Camarillo resulted in community conflict, with federal agents tear-gassing protesters and the death of a farmworker during the operation.
#labor-rights
fromKqed
2 months ago
Social justice

Farmworkers in Sonoma County Win Settlement After Alleged Retaliation | KQED

fromKqed
2 months ago
Social justice

Farmworkers in Sonoma County Win Settlement After Alleged Retaliation | KQED

more#labor-rights
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Farmworker Assistance Bill Patterned After Nonprofit's Work | KQED

A proposed bill to deliver resources directly to farmworkers has been paused due to California's budget deficit.
The bill aims to operate without state funding, relying on charitable donations.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

First homes for HMB farmworkers arrive 2 years after mass shootings exposed poor conditions

"It's been a very emotional day. It's been great, it was wonderful to see them come on site," said Matthew Estes, senior project manager for Capital Program Management.
Mission District
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