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January 08 2018

Farmworker Justice Statement on Termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador    Today, the Trump Administration announced termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for El Salvador, effective within 18 months (on September 9, 2019). Farmworker Justice … Read more Farmworker Justice Statement on Termination of TPS for El Salvador

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December 29 2017

We thank our supporters and our collaborators for helping us carry out our vital work during 2017.  Best wishes for a happy New Year. But it is obvious that there are tremendous challenges ahead.  Your tax-deductible donation makes possible our … Read more Fight for Justice for Farmworkers in 2018

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November 27 2017

LATINO LEADERS OPPOSE HOUSE-PASSED “SAVE LOCAL BUSINESS ACT” AND CALL ON SENATE TO REJECT BILL   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, a coalition of 45 of the nation’s preeminent Latino advocacy organizations, called on U.S. Senators to … Read more NHLA Statement on Anti-Joint Employer Bill

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October 25 2017

Farmworker Justice condemns the passage today, in the House Judiciary Committee, of an amended version of the “Agricultural Guestworker Act,” HR 4092, sponsored by Committee Chair Goodlatte (R-VA). This legislation would replace the current H-2A agricultural guestworker program with a … Read more Farmworker Justice Statement on the House Judiciary Committee Passage of the Agricultural Guestworker Act

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October 23 2017

Washington, D.C. – On October 24, 2017, the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to mark-up Chairman Bob Goodlatte’s (R-Va.)“Agricultural Guestworker Act.” Rep. Goodlatte’s bill was originally scheduled to be marked up earlier this month, but the hearing was postponed. Farmworker … Read more Rep. Goodlatte’s Agricultural Guestworker Act Would Create Exploitative Guestworker Program

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October 03 2017

Farmworker Justice opposes Rep. Goodlatte’s Agricultural Guestworker Act.  The bill contravenes fundamental concepts of democratic freedoms, equal economic opportunity, fair employment practices, and an equitable immigration system.  This bill would reverse the modest, still-insufficient progress this nation has made during … Read more Farmworker Justice Statment on Goodlatte’s Agricultural Guestworker Act

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October 02 2017

On October 2, 2017, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) introduced  the “Agricultural Guestworker Act.” Farmworker Justice strongly opposes this proposal. Rep. Goodlatte’s proposal would devastate America’s current and future farmworkers.  By stripping away labor protections that evolved over … Read more Rep. Goodlatte’s Agricultural Guestworker Act Would Create Exploitative Guestworker Program

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September 14 2017

On Thursday, September 14, 2017, Farmworker Justice president Bruce Goldstein will join the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda  (NHLA) for a rally in front of the White House to commence the Hispanic Heritage Month of Action. The  NHLA,  a coalition of … Read more NHLA Launches Month of Action: Rally today at the White House

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September 05 2017

Farmworker Justice condemns President Trump’s recent decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.  “This action epitomizes the divisive, cold-hearted approach of the Trump Administration to immigrants and immigration policy,” said Bruce Goldstein, President of Farmworker Justice.  … Read more Farmworker Justice Condemns President Trump’s Decision to End DACA Program

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August 28 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, a coalition of 45 of the nation’s preeminent Latino advocacy organizations, issued the following statement after news broke that Donald Trump had pardoned former Sheriff Joe Arpaio. “Less than two weeks after … Read more Latino Leaders: Presidential Pardon of Sheriff Arpaio an Insult and an Affront to the Latino and Immigrant Communities

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