United Farm Workers
UFW - fighting for farm workers since 1962. Sí se puede!
- Ernesto shared this pic from McFarland CA. He said the tractor driver was clearing and leveling the table grape vineyard rows. This improves air circulation and streamlines operations when it comes to spraying and harvesting. It's crucial for fruit quality and yield. #WeFeedYou
- Ramiro sent this vid from the Santa Rosa area where he's plowing fields to prepare the land to plant more grape vineyards for the 2026 season. "I start my shift at 6am. At this time of year there's often heavy fog & freezing temps before sunrise with bad visibility." #WeFeedYou
- Josephina shared this pic from the sweet potatoes in Merced County. Cutting and packing these young seedlings who roots will eventually become sweet potatoes is hard, intensive work. "My wrist and neck get tired from from being bent over all day to cut the plant." #WeFeedYou
- "This is a major victory for farm workers in NY. The workers who make A&J Kirby Farms possible have waited a long time for this moment. We urge A&J Kirby to respect their workers’ wishes and NY State law & implement this contract as swiftly as possible." ufw.org/kirby_contra...
- Martin is a wine grape worker at Scheid Vineyards and works under UFW contract. He wants to wish all working women - especially his mother, wife, and coworkers who are working in the fields - a very happy Mother's Day. #WeFeedYou
- On #MothersDay, we celebrate Carolina, a mother who has labored in CA's blueberries and grapes for decades. “I have faith that one day soon – everyone in this country will realize that families like mine have been here working for years, feeding this country. #WeFeedYou
- 5/11/72: Cesar Chavez starts his 2nd long fast in Phoenix after AZ passes a law basically outlawing the right of farmworkers to organize. Coretta Scott King, widow of #MartinLutherKingJr, links arms w Cesar & sings “We Shall Overcome" during 24-day fast at the Santa Rita Center.
- As we get ready to celebrate #MothersDay stand with Western New York farm workers detained by ICE. Join us in demanding their release. Sign the pledge at ufw.org/nyraid5225
- A farm worker sent us this photo of a apple orchard in Waterport NY. He shares: Right now we're doing prep work: replacing poles, planting new trees, pruning & removing debris. We're not getting a lot of hours which makes it hard for us to meet expenses. #WeFeedYou
- Gabriel shared this pic from where he's harvesting blueberries in Kern County CA. He is paid minimum wage. He's incentivized to work fast so he would receive a $6 bonus per tray if he makes more than 10. But so far he's only earned minimum wage despite trying. #WeFeedYou
