UFW Foundation

NEW POLLING: 9 in 10 Voters Support Federal Heat Rule. ✅ “Diego Iñiguez-López, government affairs director for the UFW Foundation, said the organization, which advocates for United Farm Workers members and farmworkers in general, is “incredibly encouraged by the proposed rules.” “We know that it will save lives, that it affirms the need for basic safety and recognizes the dignity of farmworkers … based on effective state regulations that were written in the blood of farmworkers” from extreme heat, he said. Between 2018 and 2022, more than half of the 168 farmworkers who died on the job in California alone did so in temperatures above 80 degrees, according to a 2023 review by Inside Climate News.” Join us in advocating for heat protections for farm workers this year. #CALOR https://lnkd.in/gj8c5J9s

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“I have heard co-workers be unfairly disciplined at work because they were complaining about the long hours and yelling of the supervisors. They were told to leave if they didn’t like it. I looked at my daughter and signaled to keep quiet because we would also lose our jobs” — Anonymous farm worker who has worked in agriculture for 20 years. This is why we need the Department of Homeland Security to finalize its rules to protect farm workers. #ProtectFarmWorkers

🚨 Breaking News: Updates on President Biden's Executive Action! 🚨 🗓️ Starting August 19th, The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will open the application process for Parole-In-Place. 🔃 Quick Recap: This Executive action aims to keep families together! About 500k people can benefit from this program, avoiding the 10-year penalty and protecting spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation. 🌟Stay informed and follow @ufwfoundation for the latest updates! Our legal service team is working diligently to ensure individuals can access this benefit! 🌟

🎓🌟 Cheers to all the college graduates of the #ClassOf2024, particularly those from farm worker families! Your success is a tribute not only to your personal accomplishments but also to the bravery and aspirations of your parents. Fueled by their sacrifices, you've embraced education as a catalyst for transformation. Here's to embarking on the next phase of making a meaningful difference in our communities and beyond. Your resilience and unwavering spirit are truly inspiring! #SiSePuede ✊🏽

🔥🌡️Only a few states like California, Oregon, Minnesota, and Washington have mandated heat safety measures. OSHA's new federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers! It's time to finalize the rule and protect farm workers & outdoor workers! ✊🏾 https://lnkd.in/gU5TjaPj

🌡️🔥Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States, killing more than 200 people last year! OSHA's new federal rule could offer protection from extreme heat to millions of workers. Now it's time to finalize it! https://lnkd.in/gZNAYDRb

We won Department of Labor protections! Now let’s win Department of Homeland Security farm worker protections. We at the UFW Foundation are advocating for protections in the Department of Homeland Security. These protections include: - Easing H-2 workers’ ability to seek new H-2 employment, including a 60-day grace period to allow H-2 workers to seek new jobs and retain their H-2 status when leaving an abusive employer; - Strengthening prohibitions and enforcement against retaliation, mistreatment, and recruiter fees, including making it more difficult for abusive employers to hire H-2 workers in the future; and - Workers who apply for permanent residency (or ‘green card’) would not automatically lose their H-2 status. We’ve won protections for workers before, and we will do it again. Help us by sharing this post! Sí Se Puede!

🍉 🥑 🍑 Juicy peaches, Fresh tomatoes, Crisp green lettuce, Sweet corn kernels, Spicy peppers, Zesty herbs, are just a few ingredients brought to you by farm workers 🍎 🥕 🥔 ❤️A special thank you to the tireless efforts of farm workers who ensure our food supply remains abundant. To Support farm workers, join us as we continue to urge OSHA to finalize a federal heat standard. #sisepuede Learn more at farmworkervoices.org

🚛✨ From July 4th to 6th, watch for our mobile billboards traversing Capitol Hill, Union Station, Wharf's historic fish market, restaurants, and shops! 🏛️🐟 These billboards are a powerful call to action for OSHA to implement federal heat rules urgently, protecting farm workers and others from the dangers of extreme temperatures. 🌡️☀️ ‼️ Our campaign highlights the critical need for swift action. Through farmworkervoices.org, we share firsthand stories of the challenges and resilience of those on the front lines of climate change. 🌍🍓 Join us in advocating for safer working conditions and a secure food supply!