Farmworker Justice

Know what to expect during a wildfire emergency.

Don't miss Bloomberg Law's article today on the misuse of H-2A visas featuring Farmworker Justice Legal Director and Senior Attorney Lori Johnson! https://bit.ly/46RrUW7

La exposición al humo de incendios forestales puede tener efectos negativos en tu salud a corto y largo plazo. Trabajadores agrícolas son más vulnerables.

Exposure to wildfire smoke can have short- and long-term negative health effects. Farmworkers can be especially vulnerable.

Please join Farmworker Justice for our 24th Annual Legacy awards, emceed by CNN Commentator and Principal at the Dewey Square Group MARIA CARDONA.

Tickets on sale HERE: https://bit.ly/4dGLyGk

The event will honor leaders and partners in the fight for farmworkers. Honorees will include Migrant Clinician Network Chief Program Officer Amy K. Liebman, Colombian-American celebrity chef and cookbook author Ingrid Hoffmann, and the AT&T Corporation.

We are honored to announce that Farmworker Justice has been awarded a $400,000 grant from The Clif Family Foundation to support efforts to create pathways for farmworkers to achieve optimal well-being, economic stability, and to empower farmworkers with the resources and information they need to advocate for improved living and working conditions.

On September 25th, Farmworker Justice will host its 24th Annual Legacy Awards at North Hall in Eastern Market, Washington, DC. Emceed by CNN Commentator, Principal, Dewey Square Group, Maria Cardona, the event will honor leaders and partners in the fight for farmworkers. Honorees will include Migrant Clinician Network Chief Program Officer Amy K. Liebman, Colombian-American celebrity chef and cookbook author Ingrid Hoffmann, and the AT&T Corporation. Purchase tickets here! https://bit.ly/4dGLyGk

¿El humo de incendios forestales en el trabajo te está afectando la salud?

Is wildfire smoke exposure at work affecting your health?

FJ applauds the EPA's decision yesterday to suspend the use of the toxic pesticide DCPA.

Check out this article from the New Republic featuring Farmworker Justice VP of Strategy and Programs Alexis Guild speaking about government failure to protect farmworkers from bird flu. “They worry about lost wages or, even worse, any kind of employer retaliation, including losing their jobs,” said Alexis Guild, vice president of strategy and programs at Farmworker Justice. They may not even be aware of the risks or symptoms of bird flu, she said.

Why Isn’t the Government Protecting Farm Workers From the Bird Flu? Four people on dairy farms have contracted the disease, but small farms exist in a regulatory no-man’s-land.

“When it comes to essential occupations that keep our country running, few are as vital as our nation’s farmworkers. Yet farmworkers are not afforded many of the same rights as other workers. And during a time when we are experiencing extreme weather conditions, wildfire events, and other potential health risks, we must ensure that farmworkers have the protections they need to stay safe and healthy. It is estimated that half of all farmworkers are U.S. citizens, and the other half undocumented, regardless of status, they are not protected by federal labor safety standards and are thus often forced to perform this backbreaking work in incredibly toxic and dangerous work environments.

“As we take time to acknowledge the workers who put food on our tables, and as a vital workforce behind the U.S. food system, we must redouble our efforts to ensure farmworkers are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. For the well-being of all.” --Farmworker Justice CEO Ronald Estrada

Algunos tipos de protección respiratoria son mejores que otros. Asegúrese de protegerse del humo de los incendios forestales.

Some respiratory protection methods are better than others. Make sure you are protecting yourself from wildfire smoke.

Any fruit in season requires labor-intensive work that is exhausting. Yet, farmworkers face abuse, harassment, poor working conditions and neglect. Protections must be put in place to keep our nation’s farmworkers safe.

Please mark your calendars for the Farmworker Justice 24th Annual Legacy Awards! Join us in Washington, DC at the Eastern Market, a national historic landmark. FJ will honor and recognize farmworkers and advocates, including Amy Liebman of and For more info - https://bit.ly/3WkdZms

Apples are one of the more popular fruits to be sold in late July. As recent as 2021, nearly 46 pounds per person of apples were made available for domestic consumption. Farmworkers are responsible for working tirelessly to pick those apples for our enjoyment.

Hay pasos que los empleadores tienen que tomar para protegerte del humo de incendios forestales.

Employers must take steps to protect employees from wildfire smoke.

Mainly produced in California, cantaloupes are available throughout the year but harvesting season is during the summer months. The combination of heat and labor will be strenuous, which is why they need your help.

https://www.farmworkerjustice.org/give/

With figs in season, farmworkers spend many hours on ladders picking them from trees, risking injury from falls. Farmworkers deserve adequate protections to ensure their health and safety.

Heat illness is something farmworkers constantly have to deal with. They are being put in harm's way to pick the food we need to survive. We must push to have nationwide heat protections for farmworkers.

Las y los trabajadores agrícolas, y otros que trabajan al aire libre, están a más riesgo de exposición al humo durante la temporada de incendios forestales.

Farmworkers and other outdoor workers are especially at risk for smoke exposure during wildfire season.

Farmworkers like cherry pickers risk chronic back injuries but often lack health insurance. The Fall 2023 Learning Collaborative resource from Farmworker Justice offers ways for farmworkers to access health coverage. Check it out below:https://www.farmworkerjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Obj.-1-LC_Oct-19-session-1_final.pdf

Farmworker Justice joins FarmSTAND and partners in an amicus brief in support of maintaining newly issued protections for farmworkers. See full press release below:

https://www.farmworkerjustice.org/news-article/amicus-press-release/

Check out FJ's Alexis Guild's, Vice President of Strategy and Programs, interview with Salon on the lack of protections for farmworkers exposed to bird flu. See full story in the link below:

https://www.salon.com/2024/07/15/farmworkers-are-at-greatest-exposure-risk-for-bird-flu-but-given-few-protections/

More than 50,000 H-2A farmworkers harvest Florida's popular crops like strawberries, oranges, and cantaloupes. It's time to advocate for their path to citizenship. Support H-2A farmworkers in achieving their American dream.