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"Labor experts say if the UAW wins at VW Chattanooga, it will be a historic and hard-won victory, after repeated failures over the past decade to organize foreign automaker plants in the South." freep.com/story/money/ca…

People should not be exposed to many of these pesticides at all (in any amount) but consumers are exposed to trace amounts compared to the farm workers applying them. yahoo.com/news/imported-…

Congratulations to these workers, and welcome to the union family!

The IBEW let us use their union hall for our organizing committee. And I love this video with the IBEW flag behind me, as I got my start in the IBEW as an apprentice, 35 years ago!! Union Solidarity!!

Maine leads? I don't think so. For the fourth time Governor Janet Mills vetoes a bill that would improve the lives of those who feed us. For those keeping score, she is now 4 for 4 in that regard! mainemorningstar.com/2024/04/23/lab…

Farm workers are essential––yet a lack of protections often leaves them vulnerable to wage theft, human trafficking, & other harm. I applaud U.S. Department of Labor for publishing new regulations to strengthen and expand their workplace rights. kqed.org/news/11984268/…

On this International Workers' Day, we take a look back at last week's inspirational event and community rally with Teresa Romero Teresa Romero. #SiSePuede

After CA implemented heat rules, the rate of kidney disease in farm workers declined dramatically even as heat waves intensified. “It isn’t just about getting up and not dying that day. It’s about how the nature of that work shortens your life.” naplesnews.com/story/news/202…

A second confirmed case of H5N1 avian flu has been reported, this time in Michigan. Once again, the infected person is a dairy farm worker. Our alarm continues to grow. 1/

Celebrating Unite Here Local 11’s 2023 Hotel Contract Victories! Great to attend their community briefing and celebration with co-President Ada F. Briceno & UFW President Teresa Romero Teresa Romero! These victories are a significant achievement for hotel workers!

Donald Trump tried to cut farm worker wages and deport farm worker families.   The Biden-Harris admin has raised farm worker wages, and ushered in crucial new labor protections. Proud to be in Detroit today, standing with a President who has stood with us.