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On #DiaDeMuertos we remember the countless precious lives of ...

2026-11-02T17:24:34Z

On #DiaDeMuertos we remember the countless precious lives of beautiful hard-working people who were killed at the hands of federal agencies like CBP and ICE. May we always remember them.

On #DiaDeLosMuertos the UFW celebrates the life of cofounder ...

2026-11-02T14:24:22Z

On #DiaDeLosMuertos the UFW celebrates the life of cofounder Dolores Huerta. She was a tireless advocate for farm workers, women, immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community and all marginalized people and will be missed by all. 1/

Francisco is a farmworker in the Salinas area. "I'm ...

2026-11-01T17:31:00Z

Francisco is a farmworker in the Salinas area. "I'm voting because I want to contribute to change so that politicians do the right things in our state and country, especially regarding immigration laws and the cost of living that has hit us so hard. I encourage everyone to #vote."

"Silverio" has worked in the fields of CAs Central Coast ...

2026-11-01T15:01:02Z

"Silverio" has worked in the fields of CAs Central Coast for 25 yrs. "When the strawberry season ends, I begin working in the marigolds for #DiaDeLosMuertos.

I work 2 jobs to get by because the cost of living here is very high. This basically just covers my rent." #WeFeedYou

Judge Halts ICE Race Profiling Stops In California: ‘Mountain ...

2026-10-31T20:16:02Z

Judge Halts ICE Race Profiling Stops In California: ‘Mountain of Evidence’ 1/

These farm workers in the lower Yakima Valley are harvesting ...

2026-10-31T20:00:55Z

These farm workers in the lower Yakima Valley are harvesting Cosmic Crisp apple. They earn $30 for each 900 lb bin. "Laura" says, "We have to work very fast to get a good day at work and earn enough to pay our bills." #WeFeedYou

Let's hear it for the farm workers who harvested the pumpkins ...

2026-10-31T14:00:48Z

Let's hear it for the farm workers who harvested the pumpkins that are decorating homes across America for #Halloween today. These pumpkins came from Greenfield CA. #WeFeedYou

What do Donald Trump's GOP and a pumpkin have in common? ...

2026-10-30T14:57:07Z

What do Donald Trump's GOP and a pumpkin have in common?

They're orange on the outside, hollow on the inside and should be tossed out in early November.

VOTE!

Halloween weekend is almost here. It's also GOTV weekend. ...

2026-10-29T22:00:34Z

Halloween weekend is almost here. It's also GOTV weekend. Fill out your ballot and #VOTE. Don't get tricked into thinking your vote doesn't matter!

‘Mountain of evidence’ ICE agents discriminated against ...

2026-10-29T21:34:59Z

‘Mountain of evidence’ ICE agents discriminated against Latino farm workers and and day laborers, judge says 1/

Displays of Halloween pumpkins greet us at supermarkets across ...

2026-10-28T20:00:19Z

Displays of Halloween pumpkins greet us at supermarkets across the US thanks to farm workers who harvest pumpkins in Gilroy CA. "Julio" says by the end of his 8 hr shift, he was extremely tired from lifting pumpkins that weigh anywhere from 12 - 35 pounds. #WeFeedYou

Farm workers in Sunnyside WA are getting pumpkins ready for ...

2026-10-26T14:01:06Z

Farm workers in Sunnyside WA are getting pumpkins ready for Halloween. They carry the pumpkins to the side of the field so when the tractor comes by them is easier to load it. An average pumpkin weighs 12–15 lbs, but some weigh 50lbs or more. #WeFeedYou

"Lupe" sent us this pic saying "We are harvesting ...

2026-10-25T20:00:56Z

"Lupe" sent us this pic saying "We are harvesting strawberries in Nipomo, CA. It's raining and the fields are getting flooded and are slippery, but we need to continue working. There's no choice at this time of year as it is essential to save money for the winter." #WeFeedyou

Pumpkins get from the fields to our homes for #Halloween ...

2026-10-24T14:00:55Z

Pumpkins get from the fields to our homes for #Halloween Jack-o'-lanterns thanks to the labor of farm workers like these Moorpark CA farm workers who load each pumpkin by hand into the large cardboard box before shipping to cities ahead of Halloween. #WeFeedYou

"Elena" works in the green onions in the Tehachapi CA ...

2026-10-23T23:00:53Z

"Elena" works in the green onions in the Tehachapi CA area. "Each box contains 96 bundles. We're paid hourly minimum wage but we must make a minimum of 4 boxes per hour or we will not continue to have a job." #WeFeedYou

Farm workers in the Coachella Valley perform grafting to mango ...

2026-10-23T14:00:43Z

Farm workers in the Coachella Valley perform grafting to mango trees. Once the grafts take hold, the young trees will be planted in the fields. #WeFeedYou

Apple workers in Western NY will load trailers like these w/up to ...

2026-10-22T20:00:48Z

Apple workers in Western NY will load trailers like these w/up to ten 900lb apple bins, totaling around 5 tons. “Even though my crew does way more than the minimum bins we're required to by our contract, we don’t get any bonuses and our wages were cut this year.” #WeFeedYou

Farm workers continue to be out knocking on doors and talking to ...

2026-10-22T18:24:16Z

Farm workers continue to be out knocking on doors and talking to voters daily in Congressional District 22. They're making sure our district has someone in Congress who stands up for farm workers and working people. Vote for Randy Villegas for Congress!
¡Sí, Se Puede!

As ICE is roaming the streets and fields of CA's Central ...

2026-10-22T18:15:43Z

As ICE is roaming the streets and fields of CA's Central Valley, UFW staff is out talking to workers and sharing know your rights info including these "red cards." We're also watching for ICE activity on rural roads and sharing guidance with both union and non-union farm workers.

"Josephina" is picking tomatoes in Santa Clara county. ...

2026-10-21T14:00:52Z

"Josephina" is picking tomatoes in Santa Clara county. "This is hard physical labor. We spend hours picking tomatoes and hauling the 35 lbs buckets to the trailer. We make about $180/day." #WeFeedYou

In these frightening times, UFW staff is out in the fields ...

2026-10-18T17:33:17Z

In these frightening times, UFW staff is out in the fields talking to workers and sharing know your rights info including these "red cards." We're also watching for ICE activity on rural roads and sharing guidance with both union and non-union farm workers.

Vote early. This election is critical and it's essential that ...

2026-10-17T17:12:16Z

Vote early. This election is critical and it's essential that every vote count. If you live in a state with early voting, vote now instead of worrying if your ballot made it there in time. #VOTE

"Leo" sent this pic from the cosmic crisp apple harvest. ...

2026-10-17T14:00:26Z

"Leo" sent this pic from the cosmic crisp apple harvest. "This apple is very delicate & must be cut carefully at the stem. Quality is a must or you could be fired. The average worker picks six 900lb bins in an 8 hr day, but there are workers who make much less." #WeFeedYou

"Mario" gets up at 4am to harvest #Halloween pumpkins. ...

2026-10-16T23:00:45Z

"Mario" gets up at 4am to harvest #Halloween pumpkins. "It's our busy season with large orders. We start early and work late. Living in this area costs a lot. Not only do we worry about meeting expenses, but now we worry about immigration who stops anyone who's brown." #WeFeedYou

The negotiating committee of Monterey Mushrooms Morgan Hills ...

2026-10-08T03:15:40Z

The negotiating committee of Monterey Mushrooms Morgan Hills signing their new UFW contract saying, "We had significant salary increases that will help us balance the cost of living we face in Santa Clara and San Benito counties. We are pleased with what we achieved." #WeFeedYou

"Joel" sent this vid of farm workers harvesting tomatoes ...

2026-10-07T20:00:57Z

"Joel" sent this vid of farm workers harvesting tomatoes in Gilroy CA. They earn 93¢/25lb bucket. Pickers carry two buckets as that allows them to work quicker. Walking over the uneven terrain with this heavy weight puts a lot of strain on their body. #WeFeedYou

Farm workers are knocking on doors asking voters to vote for ...

2026-10-05T22:26:11Z

Farm workers are knocking on doors asking voters to vote for Randy Villegas for CD 22. Since they began last week, they've knocked on 4,986 Spanish language doors to a great response. Their message is simple. Randy supports farm workers. Support us by voting for Randy Villegas.

"Antonia" has worked in agriculture in Gonzales, CA for ...

2026-10-03T20:00:46Z

"Antonia" has worked in agriculture in Gonzales, CA for 25 years. "Right now I am weeding with a hoe, removing weeds from the lettuce. At the end of the day I am very tired from walking all day long."#WeFeedYou

A 24 year old farm worker was killed by heat in Mississippi. No ...

2026-10-03T02:09:40Z

A 24 year old farm worker was killed by heat in Mississippi.

No worker should be killed on the job, but we still have no enforceable federal heat protection rules. 1/

"Ava" says, "I’ve worked in the broccoli fields ...

2026-09-29T23:01:09Z

"Ava" says, "I’ve worked in the broccoli fields since early 2000. I enjoy every part of my job from cutting to packaging. I can do it all w/my eyes closed. I have years of experience, but I'm not paid for it. I don’t get incentives, benefits & just earn minimum wage." #WeFeedYou

"Bonita"' is weeding and thinning lettuce fields in ...

2026-09-25T20:01:03Z

"Bonita"' is weeding and thinning lettuce fields in Tehachapi CA. "This is hard work especially right now as it is very hot with highs in the 90s. There isn't shade in the field so the heat can feel overwhelming and we get tired easily. We earn CA minimum wage." #WeFeedYou

2026 was the hottest summer on record since records began in ...

2026-09-25T00:31:00Z

2026 was the hottest summer on record since records began in 1895.

Shockingly, Republicans are trying to stop ALL federal heat safety protection regs-NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

HR6213 prohibits OSHA from creating or enforcing ANY national heat safety standard.
Let's stop this! 1/

Farm workers are harvesting broccoli in the Tehachapi CA area. ...

2026-09-22T23:01:05Z

Farm workers are harvesting broccoli in the Tehachapi CA area. "Victor" tells us, "This is very tiring work. We spend hours bent over stooping down as broccoli grows close to the ground. Each head must be individually cut with a sharp knife." #WeFeedYou

"Jose" is a Fresno county farm worker who's making ...

2026-09-21T20:00:22Z

"Jose" is a Fresno county farm worker who's making raisins by picking grapes, laying them out on paper where they will dry. He stands long hours on hot sand under a stifling sun. He starts work when the sun's not even up, using a lamp he purchased himself. #WeFeedYou

"UFW remembers Rene Lopez who sacrificed his life for La ...

2026-09-21T12:01:18Z

"UFW remembers Rene Lopez who sacrificed his life for La Causa (1962-1983). On Sept. 21, 1983, Rene Lopez, a worker at Sikkema Dairy near Fresno, was shot to death by company goons hired to harass the strikers who were attempting to bring in the UFW to represent them.

"Edgar" is harvesting honeycrisp apples in WA State. ...

2026-09-19T23:00:09Z

"Edgar" is harvesting honeycrisp apples in WA State. "We earn $32 a 900 lb crate. Many days we don't pick more than 3 crates as many apples don't pass the required quality control. This type of apple is very delicate. We must be careful not to bruise the fruit." #WeFeedYou

Workers in Delano CA are setting up in the table grapes. "We ...

2026-09-18T23:00:09Z

Workers in Delano CA are setting up in the table grapes. "We officially start at 6:30, but we show up earlier to pick a row that has more grapes or is cleaner so the wheelbarrow can get thru quicker. We're not paid for this time but it allows us to work quicker." #WeFeedYou

Over a year ago, farm workers across Southern California endured ...

2026-09-17T00:19:53Z

Over a year ago, farm workers across Southern California endured weeks of illegal, racist raids. UFW, on behalf of farm workers, fought back.

From downtown LA to the fields of Oxnard and Coachella, this ruling will help defend the rights of every worker. 1/

"Jose" shares, "I work in Delano, CA, picking grapes. ...

2026-09-15T14:01:20Z

"Jose" shares, "I work in Delano, CA, picking grapes. I've been doing this work for 13 years. It's very tiring right now because of the high temperatures. Today the high was 92°. We leave everyday exhausted. These are the trays of some of the grapes I've picked today." #WeFeedYou

"Francisco" shares, "I’m harvesting raspberries. I ...

2026-09-14T23:00:15Z

"Francisco" shares, "I’m harvesting raspberries. I have to work quickly, but also very carefully to protect the quality of the fruit. Behind every box of raspberries is hard work, experience, and dedication. It takes skill and experience to do our work correctly." #WeFeedYou

Workers have started arriving for the apple harvest in western ...

2026-09-13T20:00:26Z

Workers have started arriving for the apple harvest in western NY. These H2A workers will work over the next 3 months from sun up to sun down harvesting several varieties of apples. #wefeedyou

"Noe" works in Soledad CA transplanting broccoli. ...

2026-09-12T20:00:23Z

"Noe" works in Soledad CA transplanting broccoli. "The machine goes ahead planting and we follow behind the machine replanting where the machine doesn't plant correctly. I am very tired at the end of the day because we walk a lot and the work is done bent over low." #WeFeedYou

"Victor" is harvesting strawberries in the Monterey ...

2026-09-08T23:00:37Z

"Victor" is harvesting strawberries in the Monterey watsonville area earning CA minimum wage. "My wife is ill and unable to work. I have to work very hard and worry about covering our expenses." #WeFeedYou

Let's give a shout out to the men & women who labor in ...

2026-09-07T22:30:20Z

Let's give a shout out to the men & women who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay.

Mandemosle un saludo a los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas.

Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art

"Paulino" says, "I pick oranges near Woodlake CA. We ...

2026-09-07T20:00:36Z

"Paulino" says, "I pick oranges near Woodlake CA. We get paid $26 per 900lb bin. I start at 6am and leave by 12:30pm. If I work very fast I can fill 5 bins in 6 hrs, but that means very few breaks. Temps have been above 100° which makes the work extremely tough." #WeFeedYou

Join us in celebrating the people who labor in the fields to put ...

2026-09-07T12:00:44Z

Join us in celebrating the people who labor in the fields to put food on our tables.

#WeFeedYou #LaborDay

"Lupe" shares, "We're harvesting cilantro piece ...

2026-09-06T20:00:26Z

"Lupe" shares, "We're harvesting cilantro piece rate. We get paid $1.50 per box of 48 bunches. Supermarket sell each bunch for 75 cents each. It isn't fair. But there is nothing we can do except try to work a bit faster to squeeze in harvesting an extra box." #WeFeedYou

Workers in the Arvin CA or harvesting bok choy. The high last ...

2026-08-31T23:01:14Z

Workers in the Arvin CA or harvesting bok choy. The high last Monday was 105°. They earn California minimum wage of $16.90/hour. #WeFeedYou

Ever wonder how grapes become raisins? Workers cut the grapes ...

2026-08-30T20:01:03Z

Ever wonder how grapes become raisins? Workers cut the grapes & lay them on paper sheets to sun-dry. Then workers like "Joel" walk on the burning sand to roll up these sheets. This is hard grueling work to do one sheet after another. It was 102° in Tulare on this day. #WeFeedYou

It was 98° at 11am in Delano CA, when "Casimiro" share ...

2026-08-29T14:01:06Z

It was 98° at 11am in Delano CA, when "Casimiro" share this photo from where he was sorting and packing fresh table grapes in the vineyard. #WeFeedYou

"Elsa" is harvesting carrots in Cuyama CA. "It is ...

2026-08-26T14:01:35Z

"Elsa" is harvesting carrots in Cuyama CA. "It is exhausting work especially with the high temps lately. We don't get paid well. We earn $3.05 per box, and each box contains 24 bunches of carrots. If our group make 200 boxes, the group divides the amount equally." #WeFeedYou

There is a heat advisory across much of California this week. ...

2026-08-24T21:45:18Z

There is a heat advisory across much of California this week. Please be careful.

Hay una alerta de calor en gran parte de California esta semana. Tenga cuidado.

#CALOR #WeFeedYou

Ricardo" is picking blackberries in Salinas, CA. The quality ...

2026-08-24T14:01:08Z

Ricardo" is picking blackberries in Salinas, CA. The quality isn't good and workers are only able to harvest 4 boxes/hr vs the 5-6 they pick when the crop is good. As they work piece rate this is real money for them as they only make 32 boxes in an 8-hour day vs 40-48. #WeFeedYou

Do you care where your food comes from? Extreme heat advisories ...

2026-08-20T18:42:25Z

Do you care where your food comes from? Extreme heat advisories keep happening in CA where farm workers harvest our food under the searing sun.

Republicans are trying to stop national heat protections from ever being passed. Take action to help these workers. 1/

With 100° temps a new norm, Republicans are trying to stop all ...

2026-08-20T18:42:25Z

In reply to nevent1q…902t
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With 100° temps a new norm, Republicans are trying to stop all federal heat safety protection regs, now or in the future. HR 6213 prohibits OSHA from creating or enforcing ANY national heat safety standard. We MUST stop it!

https://act.seiu.org/a/fedheatregs?ms=m 2/

#WeFeedYou

"John" is a H2A worker who harvests apples in NYs Hudson ...

2026-08-18T23:00:45Z

"John" is a H2A worker who harvests apples in NYs Hudson Valley. "We took a big pay cut this year because of the new H2A wage rules. It isn't fair. The work is the same, just as difficult, but we get paid less. We only get 7-8 weeks of work, so every cent counts." #WeFeedYou

"Andres" is picking onions in Fresno CA. "We start at ...

2026-08-16T20:00:34Z

"Andres" is picking onions in Fresno CA. "We start at 4pm to midnight. We're paid $1.50 a sack. The evenings are very humid and temperatures still don’t feel cool. And by 10pm it's dark out and it is hard to see which makes the job more challenging." #WeFeedYou

"Ricardo" shares, "I'm planting strawberries in ...

2026-08-11T14:00:49Z

"Ricardo" shares, "I'm planting strawberries in Ventura City for min wage. It's hard work especially w/the current heat. When the planting's done, there's 2 weeks we're off and I don't get paid. I worry how I will make ends meet. Then work on the next harvest begins. #WeFeedYou

"Saul" is thinning Fuji apples in WAs Yakima Valley. This ...

2026-08-09T14:01:12Z

"Saul" is thinning Fuji apples in WAs Yakima Valley. This is done to create space for the apples to grow big and increases the yield. "I work 7-8 hrs/day at min wage. This low pay doesn't always cover my expenses, w/o a Union contract, if I speak up, I risk my job." #WeFeedYou

"Antonio" share this pic from Outlook WA where he's ...

2026-08-08T17:31:01Z

"Antonio" share this pic from Outlook WA where he's thinning apple trees at a non-union company earning WA minimum wage. He holds his phone to show the air quality index is 160. He tells us "We are not provided masks to protect ourselves from the smoke." #WeFeedYou

"Saul" is thinning apple trees in Outlook WA. The air ...

2026-08-06T21:15:58Z

"Saul" is thinning apple trees in Outlook WA. The air quality is 166. He's having a hard time with his asthma due to smoke exposure. He started bringing his inhaler to work to get through the day. He isn't provided with a mask and earns minimum wage for his work. #WeFeedYou

Hoy y todos los días queremos dar las gracias a los campesinos ...

2026-08-06T19:35:43Z

In reply to nevent1q…375s
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Hoy y todos los días queremos dar las gracias a los campesinos que trabajan arguamente que están allá afuera soportando calor extremo, humo y mucho más, trabajando largas jornadas para poner alimentos en nuestras mesas en el Día de Agradecimiento al Campesino.

Today and every day we want to thank the hard-working people who ...

2026-08-06T19:35:42Z

Today and every day we want to thank the hard-working people who are out there in extreme heat, smoke and more, working long hours to put food on our tables. #FarmWorkerAppreciationDay

"Adan" sent this from Wapato WA where he's thinning ...

2026-08-06T00:31:01Z

"Adan" sent this from Wapato WA where he's thinning grapevines at a non-union farm. "I earn WA minimum wage. The air quality is terrible now. But we still have to work. The rancher did not provide me with a mask. My phones' weather app says the AQI is
unhealthy at 182." #WeFeedYou

“Gustavo” is harvesting mangoes in Coachella, CA. “This is ...

2026-08-05T23:01:03Z

“Gustavo” is harvesting mangoes in Coachella, CA. “This is very hard work. We start before dawn, but temps are already near 100° while we’re working. It’s physical labor, and it’s hard to do in this kind of heat.” Today’s high in Coachella is forecast to reach 109°. #WeFeedYou

"Rena" sent this from Moses Lake WA where she is weeding ...

2026-08-04T23:01:03Z

"Rena" sent this from Moses Lake WA where she is weeding carrots for a non-union company. She shared: The air is bad. See my cell phone. The AQI is 166, which is unhealthy. We start at 4am. We'll work 7-8 hrs & earn minimum wage. #WeFeedYou

It was 95° at 12:30 pm in Maricopa CA. "Juan" was hard ...

2026-08-04T20:01:06Z

It was 95° at 12:30 pm in Maricopa CA. "Juan" was hard at work harvesting grapes. The high for that day was set to be 103° F. "I have diabetes and have to constantly monitor my sugar levels on top of having to worry about the heat. But this work feeds my family." #WeFeedYou

Don "Raúl" is a tractor driver in Ventura county CA. He ...

2026-08-02T14:01:16Z

Don "Raúl" is a tractor driver in Ventura county CA. He is making sure to cover his ears and cheeks as he works to protect them from sun exposure during this recent July heat wave. #WeFeedYou

"Miguel" is harvesting onions in Fresno County. "I ...

2026-08-01T23:01:02Z

"Miguel" is harvesting onions in Fresno County. "I took this pic at the end of my shift that began at 6pm. Sometimes we work until 2 or 3 am. This night shift is my second job as the cost of living is so expensive, one job is not enough to put food on the table." #WeFeedYou

"Gabriel" shared this video as he removes the excess ...

2026-08-01T20:00:19Z

"Gabriel" shared this video as he removes the excess leaves from the wine grape vines Sonoma CA. This is done to allow more air and sun to reach the grapes to speed up the ripening process. "I work under a UFW contract at @BallettoWine and we get great benefits." #WeFeedYou

"Ernesto" shares, "I'm an irrigator in Salinas CA ...

2026-07-29T14:00:52Z

"Ernesto" shares, "I'm an irrigator in Salinas CA fields. My job is to connect the water pipes to irrigate the vegetables. Sometimes it's very difficult because there's mud and it's difficult to walk and keep my balance." #WeFeedYou

"Raul" works in WAs Yakima County as an irrigator in the ...

2026-07-23T20:00:46Z

"Raul" works in WAs Yakima County as an irrigator in the apples. He sent this pic at 1:40pm yesterday. "It was 96°, but with the heavy rubber protective gear I need to wear, it felt like 110°. I started work at 11am and left at 7pm. It reached 100° by 4pm." #WeFeedYou

"Julio" is a tomato dumper in the Los Banos area. ...

2026-07-23T14:01:38Z

"Julio" is a tomato dumper in the Los Banos area. "The hardest part of my work is lifting the 20lb buckets full of tomatoes over and over again. Sometimes it causes my back to cramp. The work is even harder in this heat. This day it was 95° at 10am." #WeFeedYou

"Leti" shared this from the apple descuate (thinning). ...

2026-07-20T23:00:24Z

"Leti" shared this from the apple descuate (thinning). She explains, "You remove apples and leave only one a set distance from the next one. You have to be careful going down the ladder as it's dangerous if you step on an apple and slip. This is a common accident." #WeFeedYou

Apple workers in Wayne County, NY endured extremely poor air ...

2026-07-17T23:55:37Z

Apple workers in Wayne County, NY endured extremely poor air quality both while working and in employer-provided housing which is not air conditioned. AQI exceeded 500 at times which is extremely hazardous. 1/

Otro asesinato a manos de ICE, esta vez en Maine. Ya van dos en ...

2026-07-13T21:49:59Z

In reply to nevent1q…njrf
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Otro asesinato a manos de ICE, esta vez en Maine. Ya van dos en una semana. ¿Cómo puede Estados Unidos seguir pidiendo a los trabajadores inmigrantes que sigan trabajando como si nada, si los están matando a tiros de camino al trabajo?

¡Dejen de matarnos!

Another killing by ICE, this time in Maine. That’s twice in one ...

2026-07-13T21:49:58Z

Another killing by ICE, this time in Maine. That’s twice in one week. How can America keep asking immigrant workers to work as usual if they are being shot dead on their way to work?

Stop killing us.

Fig season has started in CAs San Joaquin Valley. ...

2026-07-11T20:00:45Z

Fig season has started in CAs San Joaquin Valley. "Manuel" earns minimum wage harvesting the fruit. "I use these latex gloves to protect my hands. The liquid that comes out of the fruit can cause burns, so this is my way to protect my hands." #WeFeedYou

"Jeronimo" is a tractor driver in Oxnard CA. "Right ...

2026-07-10T14:01:05Z

"Jeronimo" is a tractor driver in Oxnard CA. "Right now I'm weeding lettuce. "I enjoy my job, but gets tired when I works 10+ hr days. I work near Laguna Rd where the big raid took place last year. I worry about working in an open field with no fences to keep ICE out." #WeFeedYou

"Juan" sent this from where he works in the carrot ...

2026-07-09T23:00:38Z

"Juan" sent this from where he works in the carrot harvest in CA. Their group earns $3.05 for every box of carrots she packs. One box has 24 bunches of 7 carrots each. For each $100 earned, his group has to pack 33 boxes or 786 bunches or 5508 carrots. #WeFeedYou

Are cherries on your #July4 menu? They come thanks to workers ...

2026-07-04T23:00:29Z

Are cherries on your #July4 menu? They come thanks to workers like "Julia" who shared this pic from where she was harvesting cherries in WA state. She works piece rate, which means she rushes to pick as much as possible while getting the quality growers require. #WeFeedYou

This Independence Day, we celebrate the farm workers who help ...

2026-07-04T12:00:39Z

This Independence Day, we celebrate the farm workers who help feed our nation every day. We honor their ongoing fight for fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity. #July4

"Matícela" harvests strawberries in Salinas, CA. ...

2026-07-02T20:00:18Z

"Matícela" harvests strawberries in Salinas, CA. "It's very hard work because we're bent over all day, but it's even more tiring when the plants don't have any fruit. Because of that, we have to leave very early and don't make enough to pay our bills." #WeFeedYou

The rainier cherry harvest has begun in WA. Workers earn $10 per ...

2026-06-29T23:00:21Z

The rainier cherry harvest has begun in WA. Workers earn $10 per 25lb bucket. This short one month season is how workers save up for winter time as they have the opportunity to save money if they work extremely fast. Some can make $30-$40/hr but most workers don't. #WeFeedYou

"Roberto" sent this picture from Merced County CA where ...

2026-06-28T20:00:39Z

"Roberto" sent this picture from Merced County CA where he is about to climb a ladder to pick apricots. "It is dangerous work because I have to carry a bucket that can weigh about 15-20lbs going up the ladder." #WeFeedYou

"Lucy" said, "This is my crew harvesting strawberries ...

2026-06-28T14:00:38Z

"Lucy" said, "This is my crew harvesting strawberries in Oxnard. For every EIGHT 1lb baskets I harvest, I earn $2.30. But EACH of these boxes is sold at the grocery store for around $6. This was a short season. I wasn’t able to save much money to cover expenses." #WeFeedYou

A worker is irrigating corn fields in Bakersfield CA using a ...

2026-06-26T23:00:35Z

A worker is irrigating corn fields in Bakersfield CA using a traditional method pumpingvgroundwater into poly pipes and running the water down the rows of corn using gravity. This method is heavily dependent on the slope of the field and the type of soil. It was 102°. #WeFeedYou

We are outraged at today's Supreme Court ruling, allowing ...

2026-06-25T21:45:30Z

We are outraged at today's Supreme Court ruling, allowing Monsanto and chemical companies to avoid responsibility that their labeling fails to warn people about critical harms. 1/2

"Adan" sent this from where they were harvesting bell ...

2026-06-25T21:30:32Z

"Adan" sent this from where they were harvesting bell peppers in Bakersfield CA. "We need to crouch or be bent over all day long. Also we must be careful as it's a fragile plant so we have to manually cut each pepper. On top of this, it is very hot outside." #WeFeedYou

"Julia" shares, "The temperature is 84°. To protect ...

2026-06-25T14:00:42Z

"Julia" shares, "The temperature is 84°. To protect ourselves from the sun and heat, we wear loose-fitting clothing and caps. It’s just me and my coworker in this field today, so we try to look out for one another. The shade is all the way at the other end." #WeFeedYou

"Mario" is picking plums in CAs San Joaquin Valley. ...

2026-06-24T14:00:52Z

"Mario" is picking plums in CAs San Joaquin Valley. "The most dangerous part of the job is making sure not to fall off the ladder. We carry our bucket in front of our chest so the plums don’t fall or get damaged. This makes balance hard. I work 8 hrs/day for min wage. #WeFeedYou

Apple workers in western NY doing maintenance in a nursery, ...

2026-06-22T20:00:37Z

Apple workers in western NY doing maintenance in a nursery, aerating soil. "This work is hard on our lower backs. Because of the H2A wage cuts, our pay has gone down $1.04 per hour compared to last year, but the work doesn’t get any easier.” #WeFeedYou

"Vicente" has work for 23 yrs at Monterey Mushrooms. ...

2026-06-21T23:00:32Z

"Vicente" has work for 23 yrs at Monterey Mushrooms. "The most important benefit I get under my UFW contract is medical insurance for both me and for my wife and children. As a father it's a relief to know my children are protected if they're ill." #WeFeedYou #FathersDay

"Martin" is a proud dad of 3. "I've worked in CAs ...

2026-06-21T14:00:37Z

"Martin" is a proud dad of 3. "I've worked in CAs strawberry fields for 26 yrs. While the cost of everything else has gone up, our wages have not. The season's starting to wind down. Soon I'll have to search for any type of work I can find, to provide for my family." #WeFeedYou
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Happy #Juneteenth! On this day we celebrate freedom and our ...

2026-06-19T12:00:15Z

Happy #Juneteenth! On this day we celebrate freedom and our commitment to the fight against racism. Our struggles were born from the same roots. Our struggles are one. Su lucha es mi lucha. Together we are more powerful.

Happy Pride Month! ¡Feliz mes de orgullo! #pride ...

2026-06-17T17:30:54Z

Happy Pride Month!
¡Feliz mes de orgullo!
#pride

"Martin" is 55 yrs old. "I have 22 yrs of experience ...

2026-06-15T14:00:30Z

"Martin" is 55 yrs old. "I have 22 yrs of experience picking strawberries -nearly half my life. I'll keep harvesting until I no longer can do so. I haven't taken one break today as every minute counts when working piece rate. I'm not earning enough to pay my bills." #WrFeedYou

"Ophelia" shares, "I work cutting head lettuce in ...

2026-06-14T14:00:26Z

"Ophelia" shares, "I work cutting head lettuce in Salinas, CA. It is very tiring work because we cut and bag the lettuce at the same time, and we must spend our entire day bent over." #WeFeedYou

After kale harvesters have finished harvesting and packing boxes ...

2026-06-10T20:00:40Z

After kale harvesters have finished harvesting and packing boxes for the day, the loading crew arrives to load up the harvest to quickly get it to the packing house while it is fresh. #WeFeedYou

Protection against heat “isn’t rocket science,” UFW's ...

2026-06-09T01:43:24Z

Protection against heat “isn’t rocket science,” UFW's Strater said. “We know what it takes to keep workers alive in high heat: They need shade, they need paid rest breaks…they need training and information, not only as to what the danger signs are, but what their rights are. 1/2