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February 22 2024

Washington, DC – Farmworker Justice announced today the appointment of Julian Teixeira to the Farmworker Justice Board of Directors. Julian brings to Farmworker Justice over 30 years of experience in marketing, communications, media relations and public engagement. “We are delighted … Read more Southern Poverty Law Center executive selected to join the FJ Board of Directors

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December 07 2023

Washington, DC. –Farmworker Justice received a $500,000 contribution from AT&T to help narrow the digital literacy gap in farmworker communities.  In collaboration with the Identification and Recruitment Consortium and the National Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Collaboration Office at FHI 360, … Read more Farmworker Justice and AT&T Announce a Collaboration to Enhance Digital Literacy in Farmworker Communities

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January 13 2023

Washington, DC – Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken a critical step toward ensuring that immigrant workers can report illegal treatment in the workplace without fear of retaliation. Farmworker Justice applauds the Department’s efforts, which will have … Read more FJ Welcomes DHS Announcement on Protections for Immigrant Workers

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December 23 2022

Washington, DC – This week, the Senate and House of Representatives voted to pass a $1.7 trillion appropriations package for fiscal year 2023. The bill includes important new pesticide protections for America’s farmworkers, but Farmworker Justice is deeply disappointed that … Read more Congress Passes Spending Package with New Safety Measures for Farmworkers, Fails to Address the Urgent Need for Immigration Reform

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September 07 2022

New Report Exposes Significant Gaps in Pesticide Safety Regulation Enforcement, Impact on Farmworkers Collaboration between Vermont Law and Graduate School and Farmworker Justice identifies a complex system of enforcement that lacks the capacity to effectively protect farmworkers SOUTH ROYALTON, Vt. … Read more New Report Exposes Significant Gaps in Pesticide Safety Regulation Enforcement, Impact on Farmworkers

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August 30 2022

More than three decades have gone by since Congress last passed major legislation creating a pathway to citizenship for this nation’s undocumented immigrants.  Year after year, political gridlock has prevented the adoption of common-sense reforms that would benefit immigrants and, … Read more The Farm Workforce Modernization Act: A Compromise Path Forward

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August 23 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 22, 2022 Leer en español Los Angeles, CA – Farmworker Justice will hold its annual Los Angeles Awards recognizing the social justice impact of four nationwide and community leaders on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:00 pm … Read more Farmworker Justice Los Angeles Awards Recognize Social Justice Leaders – Presented by PepsiCo

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August 23 2022

PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA  Agosto 22, 2022 Read in English Los Ángeles, CA – Farmworker Justice (Justicia para los trabajadores agrícolas) presenta la entrega anual de sus Premios Los Angeles Awards destacando el impacto a la justicia social de cuatro líderes … Read more Los Premios Farmworker Justice Los Ángeles Destacan Líderes de la Justicia Social – Presentados por PepsiCo

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August 16 2022

Today, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), making a historic investment in lowering healthcare costs for American families and addressing the ever-growing threats posed by climate change.  Farmworker Justice applauds the President as well as members … Read more President Biden signs into law the Inflation Reduction Act

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