![Mireya is picking bell peppers near Gilroy CA. She is paid 65 cents for each 5 gallon bucket of bell peppers she fills. She will spend up to 8 hours a day bent over hand picking the pepper so her arms,back and legs hurt each day. #WeFeedYou
Mireya está pizcando chile cerca de Gilroy CA. Le pagan 65 centavos por cada bote de 5 galones de chile que llena. Pasará hasta 8 horas al día agachada pizcando para que le duelan los brazos, la espalda y las piernas cada día. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/400172104_189374350893460_393042782116913707_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=3uMCnnkLKSQAX-0lXn8&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAFf6o2Vo5gXErD3-LbxpqsGLiMmW0O_tj8G3ycVpnvlg&oe=65650AD5)
Mireya is picking bell peppers near Gilroy CA. She...
![Angelica's hard at work at @ScheidWine vineyard. She is pleased that her UFW contract means she gets #Thanksgiving off as a paid holiday. When you buy your wine for your holiday dinner, make it a union wine. www.ufw.org/ul #WeFeedYou #SolidaritySeason
Angélica está trabajando duro en el viñedo Scheid Wine. Está contenta de que su contrato con la UFW le permita disfrutar del día de Acción de Gracias como día feriado pagado. Cuando compres tu vino para tu cena navideña, haz que sea un vino de la unión. www.ufw.org/ul #SoyEsencial #SolidaritySeason](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/403281424_158115617358380_8873180193093267961_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=NWTKk_mvRuoAX_Ejb6w&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAhaH-4EJXd6rDH5boT7syig8PL2AI3zvkG-ZCkdKmYzg&oe=65643CCD)
Angelica's hard at work at @ScheidWine vineyard. ...
![We can’t do Thanksgiving without farm workers: Make a donation during this season of thanks and giving and help fund change all year long. Link in bio or http://ufw.org/thanksgiving2023_lt #WeFeedYou
No podemos celebrar el día de Acción de Gracias sin los campesinos: haga una donación durante esta temporada de agradecimiento y generosidad y ayude a financiar el cambio durante todo el año. Enlace en la biografía o en http://ufw.org/thanksgiving2023_lt #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/401422438_1289519454941418_7615680066907198372_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=daDUvSlklcgAX8bJppx&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfChKl4LZnql1yiGUWsQozdiRTkpp3_MNHJFTP6QurNrLA&oe=6564B1DE)
We can’t do Thanksgiving without farm workers: M...
![As we shop for #Thanksgiving, remember farm workers like Arturo who shares his heartfelt appreciation for his pension, a benefit under his UFW contract at Monterey Mushrooms. He's been receiving his pension for 2 years and encourages others to join the union. #WeFeedYou
Mientras compramos para el Día de Acción de Gracias, recuerde a los campesinos como Arturo, quien comparte su más sincero agradecimiento por su pensión, un beneficio bajo su contrato de la UFW en Monterey Mushrooms. Lleva 2 años recibiendo su pensión y anima a otros a afiliarse a la unión. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/377124967_1493232441499551_2057183311775544395_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=Ca0Ts_MBAYYAX_TPYph&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBKbbeh_VdnTsDxS2QxdpON35i-owQmezhgJO1R1NNd3w&oe=656527CC)
As we shop for #Thanksgiving, remember farm worker...
![Snow can be pretty, but for these Jamaican H2A workers in upstate NY, it meant no pay or very little pay. Inclement weather like this video they sent to us means they don't work or only get to work a few hours. #WeFeedYou
La nieve puede ser bonita, pero para estos trabajadores jamaicanos con H2A en el norte del estado de Nueva York, significó no pago o muy poco pago. Las inclemencias del tiempo como las que muestra este vídeo que nos enviaron hacen que no trabajen o solo lleguen a trabajar unas horas. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/371524610_1057254945458681_7614140993185834033_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=9yfA8R9kLyAAX9zyuPe&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfCSVgxM9LlCplajTzDOQcndwtrlOZgWFGKGmt6StwrzIw&oe=6564E7A8)
Snow can be pretty, but for these Jamaican H2A wor...
![Mario works in North Carolina on a Christmas tree farm. He works from 5:30am to 6 pm w/a 1/2 hour lunch break. A tractor brings them pine trees that they plant in pre-dug holes. The season is Feb.-Dec. Farmworkers don't get overtime in NC & min wage is $7.25 hr. #WeFeedYou
Mario trabaja en Carolina del Norte en un rancho de árboles de Navidad. Trabaja de 5:30 am a 6 pm con un descanso de 1/2 hora para el almuerzo. Un tractor les trae pinos que plantan en hoyos previamente cavados. La temporada es de febrero a diciembre. Los campesinos no reciben horas extras en Carolina del Norte y el salario mínimo es de $7.25 por hora. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/400393000_1404131343786024_3824358847246300060_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=ppxqtGfwZU0AX8vzdo7&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAs8PfMnCAilL-EiOZO08JubYsTxY_qdmElZEJ_khEeuw&oe=6563BD69)
Mario works in North Carolina on a Christmas tree ...
![Farm workers in Stevenson CA are sorting sweet potatoes for minimum wage. The machine that digs the vegetable also picks up a lot of trash and rocks so they must manually remove them. These workers will be on their feet almost 12 hours a day. #WeFeedYou
Los campesinos en Stevenson CA están sorteando camote por el salario mínimo. La máquina que excava la verdura también recoge mucha basura y piedras por lo que deben retirarlas manualmente. Estos trabajadores estarán de pie casi 12 horas al día. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/395893039_712844710303925_6744619840149161916_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=NPXuFRwozfQAX95ot4a&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAllT-SrEOzfB42KV6wkGcCBQocMwR8LE0clYbw0LY7FQ&oe=6563AEE9)
Farm workers in Stevenson CA are sorting sweet pot...
![Let's hear it for the farm workers who harvested the pumpkins that are decorating homes across America today. #WeFeedYou
Que se oiga para los campesinos que cosecharon las calabazas que hoy decoran los hogares en todo los Estados Unidos. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/370321090_643751954539431_1753701683575838275_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=OkSKSXawx1IAX_Yfl6M&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBAJgTaJ8dSv1uYCBjYkdB39Gv0sJqO-L7WVTqCGrYNMQ&oe=6564139D)
Let's hear it for the farm workers who harvested t...
![Salome is working in the grape harvest in the Bakersfield CA area. The season is at peak harvest and with the decreasing temperatures & improving air quality, these farm workers are working longer days. #WeFeedYou
Salomé está trabajando en la cosecha de uva en el área de Bakersfield CA. La temporada está en su punto máximo de cosecha y con la caída de las temperaturas y la mejora de la calidad del aire, estos campesinos están trabajando jornadas más largas. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/389388558_1487880645085264_2551537167912243037_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=dgPYrDqG36UAX_KClvC&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfCeVy5JJl1b2SfQy3a6Hpx9Ul2snczv48IZ3lYHSfL_UQ&oe=6565455C)
Salome is working in the grape harvest in the Bake...
![Ismael is applying pesticides to these Madera area wine grapes. The optimal time to spray insecticides is at night when temperatures are dropping and sunlight is fading. It is safer for the workers plus many insect pests are nocturnal so this makes it more efficient. #WeFeedYou
Ismael está aplicando pesticidas a estas uvas para vino del área de Madera. El momento óptimo para rociar insecticidas es por la noche, cuando las temperaturas bajan y la luz del sol disminuye. Es más seguro para los trabajadores y muchas plagas de insectos son nocturnas, lo que lo hace más eficiente. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/393836498_3615513502109526_6860616701777963450_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=ibGuJJdHQkIAX-GYCcY&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBtcFo1eliSpcTrsaXJQDA8QBQgVBRHBlIFbUzLZHq77w&oe=65641A79)
Ismael is applying pesticides to these Madera area...
![Sylvia shared this video from CA where they are harvesting wine grape. Farm workers fill buckets with the grapes then dump into larger bins that are then taken by tractor to nearby trailers for processing at winery. These workers are paid for each ton of picked grapes. #WeFeedYou
Sylvia compartió este video desde CA donde están cosechando uva para vino. Los campesinos llenan botes con las uvas y luego las vierten en contenedores más grandes que luego son transportados en tractores a remolques cercanos para procesarlas en la bodega. A estos trabajadores se les paga por cada tonelada de uva pizcada. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/393549645_3417256428587428_5546658917016311152_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=KMiPViImbmsAX_8IQcQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfCRfTYW6V3xFWd3OeOCBa_jH8xDZCa9_VSQM4f0aS53pQ&oe=6564D358)
Sylvia shared this video from CA where they are ha...
![Gaudencio labors laying aluminum irrigation pipes in the vegetables in Salinas CA. His work ensures the crop is watered evenly. Each pipe weighs 25-30 lbs and he moves about 200 pipes a day. #WeFeedYou
Gaudencio trabaja poniendo tuberías de aluminio para riego en las hortalizas de Salinas CA. Su trabajo garantiza que el cultivo se riegue uniformemente. Cada tubo pesa entre 25 y 30 libras y mueve alrededor de 200 tubos al día. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/393254838_1799726563796724_3282365264848109913_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=LhPMhIAHDzgAX_Qh2A4&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAwWTOjghFDEhLG23lybTzLjYwiJHJnyJY43nDFj3lA1A&oe=65636AFC)
Gaudencio labors laying aluminum irrigation pipes ...
![Amadeo sent us this video from where he is harvesting strawberries in Oxnard. He'll spend 8 hours days crouched over walking up and down rows. Strawberries taste great, but workers often call them the devil's fruit because they are so hard on the body to harvest. #WeFeedYou](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/389446593_996401991578256_8837201292579644317_n.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=frCPeCxRvUcAX-EVKnv&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBa1vTi8TC2csBoVu8fV5SW334PbQx-IfNjbhc971wBVA&oe=6564D13B)
Amadeo sent us this video from where he is harvest...
![Jose just started picking radishes 5 months ago. He is slowly becoming more skilled and faster at his job. He is one of the newer members of the crew as some of his coworkers have been there for up to 25 years. #WeFeedYou
José empezó a cosechar rábanos hace 5 meses. Poco a poco se está volviendo más hábil y más rápido en su trabajo. Es uno de los miembros más nuevos del equipo, ya que algunos de sus compañeros de trabajo han estado allí durante hasta 25 años. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/386465515_613916224022952_3467368992525458419_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=v1ClaVhBh78AX9Mw-6F&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfDZ2-B-Qo802_afiWBR-MZ676x83zvBUVP3FDfzemFGrQ&oe=656538D7)
Jose just started picking radishes 5 months ago. H...
![The CA Latino Caucus presented the Fuerza Award to the United Farm Workers. It was accepted by UFW President Teresa Romero and Cesar Chavez Foundation President, Paul Chavez on behalf of California farm workers.
El Caucus Latino de California entregó el Premio Fuerza a la Unión de Campesinos. Fue aceptado por Teresa Romero y Paul Chávez en nombre de los campesinos de California.](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/385475340_7336963879649176_1529672215196594607_n.jpg?_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=so4Yn80pzG0AX9wN-V1&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAkSSEbdAJFbcocXz9jjSxDwV5KVhFylVKlGat1fZ-kiA&oe=6565205F)
The CA Latino Caucus presented the Fuerza Award to...
![A worker shared this video with us from the upstate NY squash harvest where he was working hourly. Workers pack the squash according to size: Fancy (small); medium; large. This work is always hourly. #WeFeedYou
Un trabajador compartió este video con nosotros de la cosecha de calabazas en el norte del estado de Nueva York, donde trabajaba por horas. Los trabajadores empaquetan la calabaza según el tamaño: Fancy (pequeña); medio; grande. Este trabajo es siempre por la hora. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/382666606_1120962665544562_6735469848699710771_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=inUdDcgJWRMAX8P5HDC&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBaqDAalbPsencK2zzdIhBPULX2JsbZ4TvE-16NSisfJw&oe=65655A66)
A worker shared this video with us from the upstat...
![A NY apple worker shared this vid he took saying: It rained almost every day the week it was taken, but workers were still out there 8 hours a day harvesting the apples consumers enjoy. #WeFeedYou
Un trabajador de manzanas de Nueva York compartió este video que tomó diciendo: Llovió casi todos los días de la semana en que se tomó, pero los trabajadores aún así estaban allí 8 horas al día cosechando las manzanas que disfrutan los consumidores. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/385548177_1465667134223505_2601537611999717203_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=_7E9IOFxH2YAX9J7_I2&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfCReOHARnwa7GPQ1XnCB-AJs0jWlqYiusrNTKQFHMkVXQ&oe=65640CEB)
A NY apple worker shared this vid he took saying: ...
![Catalina works in the melon harvest in Mendota CA. Once picked and placed on the conveyor belt, Catalina sorts by size and labels with the company label. She earn $16 an hour and is standing on her feet up to 8 hours day. Thankfully the temp was only 85 on this day. #WeFeedYou
Catalina trabaja en la cosecha de melón en Mendota CA. Una vez pizcadas y colocadas en la cinta transportadora, Catalina las clasifica por tamaño y etiqueta con la etiqueta de la empresa. Gana $16 por hora y permanece de pie hasta 8 horas al día. Afortunadamente, la temperatura era solo de 85 grados ese día. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/379659387_865078661331319_4320689393239313025_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=l6dxIx92VDkAX8OIjVw&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAecdshf0PiV8owvFCwt7GRsLonwcQUIdg0DATTrBv1fQ&oe=656431D3)
Catalina works in the melon harvest in Mendota CA....
![Arturo work 6 days a week from 7 to 430pm in Prunedale CA. His job is to disk the fields in preparation for the raspebrry planting. He works alone most days and does his best to stay focused to avoid damaging the field or the expensive equipment he drives. #WeFeedYou
Arturo trabaja 6 días a la semana de 7 a 430 pm en Prunedale CA. Su trabajo consiste en mantener la moledora para preparar la tierra para la siembra de mora. Trabaja solo la mayoría de los días y hace todo lo posible por mantenerse concentrado para evitar dañar el campo o el costoso equipo que conduce. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/385483969_1363402944262889_4482428661687327378_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=FW7AOYEGfcQAX_5yhSN&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfCjMXVrTfa6g01RBMKGVFPWE2tA1bkqQO63n9hSOj4csA&oe=6563DC9F)
Arturo work 6 days a week from 7 to 430pm in Prune...
![UFW's elected worker leadership has endorsed the Biden-Harris campaign for Re-Election. ¡Con Biden, si se puede!
El liderazgo de los trabajadores electos de la UFW ha respaldado la campaña de reelección de Biden-Harris. ¡Con Biden, si se puede!](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/383256193_800814675170765_6635743934179242626_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=6YYb5UdO3tQAX-8QKc8&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfDRDXzs_1Mqwfn_940HDrPUglyrjLBF-GeK_7_fmjReeA&oe=6564925D)
UFW's elected worker leadership has endorsed the B...
![UFW endorsement of Biden/Harris](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/381646374_269836489350393_4003491691854158925_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=Q8upZIIvcUgAX8IMEuq&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAB6Po7MjYc8r_6fDV0EvlDeRiMS9HKKvNuwmS6yJADhg&oe=65642530)
UFW endorsement of Biden/Harris
![Tomatoes destined to be used for ketchup, tomato paste and pizza sauce are machine harvested. Farm workers are needed to drive the harvester and remove green tomatoes and other debris from the conveyor belts. These workers earn minimum wage for their labor. #WeFeedYou
Los tomates destinados a ketchup, pasta de tomate y salsa para pizza se cosechan a máquina. Se necesitan trabajadores agrícolas para conducir la cosechadora y quitar los tomates verdes y otra basura las cintas transportadoras. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/383261063_315809317723069_3092277077623830268_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=dEekdc6GS2QAX9gYhC8&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBzz_U6Un_Qn_fSkzId3bynqVrxTDak2CRnmdqZI02oFw&oe=6564A245)
Tomatoes destined to be used for ketchup, tomato p...
![Briseida is working in the pomegranate harvest in Kern County CA. Workers earn minimum wage for picking the large fruit into a bag which can weigh 40-50 pounds when full. They pour the full bags into these bins. #WeFeedYou
Briseida está trabajando en la cosecha de granadas en el condado de Kern, California. Los trabajadores ganan un salario mínimo por recoger la fruta grande en una bolsa que puede pesar entre 40 y 50 libras cuando está llena. Vacían las bolsas llenas en estos contenedores. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/379635347_2514053492109182_8361410972815153085_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=YH_JZLbNU3cAX9oX7zB&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfDSpL75_AxxKp-tJcC_C0Ssv-Nk-ghWkPxNebHHaz2k5w&oe=65638F62)
Briseida is working in the pomegranate harvest in ...
![These workers in Madera CA are supporting the harvest of tomatoes that will be used for juice, ketchup & other products. They must keep pace with the fast picking done by the machine and remove debris and spoiled tomatoes. They earn minimum wage for their work. #WeFeedYou
Estos trabajadores en Madera CA están apoyando la cosecha de tomates que se utilizarán para jugo, ketchup y otros productos. Deben seguir el ritmo de la rápida cosecha que realiza la máquina y quitar basura y los tomates estropeados. Ganan el sueldo mínimo por su trabajo. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/383858317_778194410783910_5448568182858012852_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=xj8JIZPg7VUAX9qcnm-&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBXK132uLuUYFCZTa2Kphw5GGIDcz4Ih4jEsUoDa7cfdQ&oe=6565249F)
These workers in Madera CA are supporting the harv...
![Tell NY DOL to investigate Wafler Farms’ alleged wage theft & abuse. Workers say they are tired of the many tasks they are forced to do every day without pay: travel between work locations, captive audience meetings, clean up. The list goes on. ufw.org/waflerdol_f #WeFeedYou
Dígale al Departamento de Trabajo de Nueva York que investigue el presunto robo y abuso de salarios de Wafler Farms. Los trabajadores dicen que están cansados de las muchas tareas que se ven obligados a realizar todos los días sin remuneración: viajar entre lugares de trabajo, juntas con audiencias cautivas, limpiar. La lista continua. ufw.org/waflerdol_f #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/378245188_696514631939846_5711751515239066546_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=_Gtbn1WI658AX8_wV3m&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAY6fA6ZhKmhp83ettVV4wYn3sPM6d8bEvX_atTaL3C6w&oe=6564CC6A)
Tell NY DOL to investigate Wafler Farms’ alleged...
![Listen to how the owner of NYs Wafler Farms treats his workers. Easy to understand why the workers want a union. #WeFeedYou #UnionStrong](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/373487442_1131862631105242_305203912986369409_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=L4VlpyP1KaAAX_bVImo&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfC7rbxSe6Y8SBDpuFX8IoWSIAJqjbndBkpvkFVBNbAlnQ&oe=65650CDE)
Listen to how the owner of NYs Wafler Farms treats...
![Hurricane Hilary negatively affected some Kern Co. farmworkers. Grapes rotted from excess water which could result in workers being unemployed earlier than usual. If farm workers don’t work they will struggle to pay their rent & bills. #WeFeedYou
El huracán Hilary afectó negativamente a los campesinos de Kern Co. Las uvas se pudrieron por el exceso de agua. Las almendras también se vieron afectadas. Los trabajadores quedarán desempleados antes de lo normal. Si los campesinos no trabajan, tendrán dificultades para pagar la renta y los recibos. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/376385449_267335002841601_6236819776060382512_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=X1WuFpAMbpUAX-g56HD&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfDsu3Wf8UxQ3yBC5uSTgRq5Ywhj8mtJSwSZlpSo7Y83SQ&oe=65636B4E)
Hurricane Hilary negatively affected some Kern Co....
![Elvira shared video of the tomato harvest near Hollister CA. Workers pick the tomatoes green so they can arrive to the supermarkets just as they ripen. They are paid for each bucket they harvest, so they must work rapidly. #WeFeedYou
Elvira compartió un video de la cosecha de tomates cerca de Hollister CA. Los trabajadores pizcan los tomates verdes para que puedan llegar a los supermercados justo cuando maduran. Se les paga por cada bote que cosechan, por lo que deben trabajar rápidamente.#SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/373466167_694095952641203_7873522468398386593_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=wZFJDV0DUbcAX8ExFMT&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfD5w82cqORNYV4AHuP8DYifqdhe6ql7L3cjmM6xKblUzg&oe=6563E6DD)
Elvira shared video of the tomato harvest near Hol...
![This farm worker says he can do about 100 buckets of tomatoes a day in Hollister CA. He will be on his knees for about 6 hours a day, the temp will surpass 100 degrees and he may have a second job waiting for him in the afternoon to make ends meet. #WeFeedYou
Este campesino dice que puede producir unos 100 botes de tomates al día en Hollister CA.Estará de rodillas unas 6 horas al día, la temperatura superará los 100 grados y es posible que tenga un segundo trabajo esperándolo por la tarde para llegar a fin de mes. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/375757008_1291572541725032_3016157832309743434_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=RtulddCiFBMAX-zz--5&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfDsy_VRfPHsBM949d3WnIcehDXWjFabWOXZG1x7q8M2PA&oe=656481B5)
This farm worker says he can do about 100 buckets ...
![Listen to how the owner of NY's Wafler Farms treats his workers. Easy to understand why the workers want a union. #WeFeedYou
Escuche cómo el dueño de la compañía Wafler Farms en Nueva York trata a sus trabajadores. Es fácil entender por qué los trabajadores quieren una unión. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/373049794_280857341037677_2240514553974138858_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=ltO5ljZGbrgAX-BCBTi&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfCSFrDlymudPCr_lkQL18ZTnfmAImWpB8LL2w0tibMUrA&oe=65646814)
Listen to how the owner of NY's Wafler Farms treat...
![Andrea - currently a student at UCLA - and her mother Simona both work the fields of CA’s Central Valley. In this video, they share from experience the dangers farm workers face in the fields during extreme heat. #CALOR #WeFeedYou
Andrea, actualmente estudiante en la UCLA, y su madre Simona trabajan en los campos del Valle Central de California. En este video, comparten su experiencia sobre los peligros que enfrentan los campesinos en los campos durante el calor extremo. #CALOR #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/373087107_824819866046530_5201526167042719141_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=E7V1aif8dQ0AX-eua0H&_nc_oc=AQmWttReGEmDWHmh3dA9fXofC8v3Lzt1UrLPE92gkrLMEdJHgVmX5cuHpccNiWQroAQ&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAsKr8-1lmtPC4_VsyBtH_queTzNzWiVfOItB4GBQpZ7w&oe=656444D4)
Andrea - currently a student at UCLA - and her mot...
![Andrea, who is currently a student at UCLA, and her mother Simona are field workers and share their experiences about the dangers of high temperatures and dangerous labor practices. #CALOR #WeFeedYou
Andrea, quien actualmente es estudiante en UCLA, y su mamá Simona son campesinas y comparten sus experiencias sobre los peligros de las altas temperaturas y las prácticas laborales peligrosas. #CALOR #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/375015591_854550316063108_8019906884544107312_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=AjFqhJRXT58AX9Zv1BC&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBxBOn5ZqWkuoVbgSxkpJDPg7bXVfHNHMGh9LdKxPPDHw&oe=6563F827)
Andrea, who is currently a student at UCLA, and he...
![UFW President Teresa Romero Romero and hundreds of supporters marched down Seattle's busy Mercer Street saying "Se ve, se siente, la Unión está presente! Windmill Farms do the right thing by your workers and negotiate with the UFW. #UnionMushrooms
La presidenta de la UFW, Teresa Romero Romero, y cientos de simpatizantes marcharon por la concurrida Mercer Street de Seattle diciendo: "¡Se ve, se siente, la Unión está presente! Windmill Farms hagan lo correcto con sus trabajadores y negocia con la UFW. #UnionMushrooms](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/371148842_986363952592709_248550754017769975_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=Bkt0UqbQbroAX-7WdzZ&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAcH2wizF65O9_q3IDlUeq3hbfkwpP2TSaxM3vpwZi1iw&oe=65647ABE)
UFW President Teresa Romero Romero and hundreds of...
![Seattle consumers are out in force along Mercer Street saying they want to buy #UnionMushrooms. Their message to Windmill Farms: Honor the wishes of its workers who voted to form a union and negotiate a contract with the UFW. #UnionMushrooms
Los consumidores de Seattle están en masa a lo largo de Mercer Street diciendo que quieren comprar hongos de la unión. Su mensaje a Windmill Farms: honren los deseos de sus trabajadores que votaron para formar una unión y negociar un contrato con la Unión de los Campesinos (UFW). #UnionMushrooms](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/372169003_1350173855894565_3903746623996389104_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=ll7WsarTitgAX-jdR61&_nc_oc=AQlzR4SwkHyLopoxQkMFTfih4fFSPVD1mCQYenk1xviaxAwZ_PDkhyhHtSzymo1wuAA&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfB_oRBWRDkHypUlA_a4SsQVmvALBXf_kfdxkLYVPuNYUg&oe=656403D5)
Seattle consumers are out in force along Mercer St...
![Hundreds of farm workers and supporters are literally forming a "human billboard" along Seattle's busy Mercer Street tonight to demand Windmill Farms does the right thing by its mushroom workers and recognizes the workers' union. #UnionMushrooms
Cientos de campesinos y simpatizantes están literalmente formando una "valla publicitaria humana" a lo largo de la concurrida Mercer Street de Seattle esta noche para exigir que Windmill Farms haga lo correcto con sus trabajadores de hongos y reconozca a la unión de los trabajadores. #UnionMushrooms](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/371112314_866033668370251_3318065289549703796_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=wPdqY59c0h4AX_3WCS_&_nc_oc=AQm9JufuBuGbZNpTvXKT7FU4UQshhCTou5Dcxx2x9SRNIW4-zruYzmxBuDKduHYTQas&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAnX5w05G2SUGhEsbV0Q-KGVLL3MU90WOpY_o7USxrGEQ&oe=6563864F)
Hundreds of farm workers and supporters are litera...
![Beto shared a quick video from Fresno CA where he is responsible for taking out the grapes to be used for wine or juice. Each bin he is haulings represents about 900 pounds of handpicked grapes. The high was 99 on this day. #WeFeedYou
Beto compartió un video rápido desde Fresno CA donde es responsable de sacar las uvas para usarlas en vino o jugo. Cada contenedor que transporta representa alrededor de 900 libras de uvas cosechadas a mano. El máximo fue 99 ese día. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/370698715_1031465504559268_6747754512424760012_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=clJhNC9SLF4AX9ZTR-U&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBxKCxh7Pdh2UGnpbgFm0gqdviGSe8XVXxxMyTo9d-BVQ&oe=65654DF4)
Beto shared a quick video from Fresno CA where he ...
![Enrique was working in the citrus orchards of Ducor CA. He was spraying the trees with pesticides on this day. The temp reached 90 on this day but with the added humidity it felt hotter. #WeFeedYou
Enrique estaba trabajando en los huertos de cítricos de Ducor CA. Ese día estaba rociando los árboles con pesticidas. La temperatura alcanzó los 90 grados ese día, pero con la humedad adicional se sentía más caliente. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/371958028_1506240763447589_7370449432904210271_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=cdlhnyThShAAX-PLh10&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfCqCjB92YHjnWezmJcL5VEXRcfjt-PCNnDiH6rCwEy4JQ&oe=6563EE31)
Enrique was working in the citrus orchards of Duco...
![Tino shared this video from Harrisburg PA. The trees were full of the apples they would soon be picking The temp reached 88° on this day. He shares ‘I sacrifice and work hard so that others can enjoy the fruit of my labor on their dinner tables.’ #WeFeedYou #LaborDay
Tino compartió este video desde Harrisburg PA. Los árboles estaban llenos de las manzanas que pronto pizcarían. La temperatura alcanzó los 88 grados ese día. Él comparte: "Me sacrifico y trabajo duro para que otros puedan disfrutar el fruto de mi trabajo en sus mesas". #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/373394486_603149198683605_2508650315729847145_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=ZOdSgq6AXIQAX_coLpV&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAX8jZxPvgEXVd3dPSrFWHkrrT-i8v2cIjOq-rYNntjKA&oe=656396AD)
Tino shared this video from Harrisburg PA. The tre...
![Salvador is inspecting the vineyards for quality in King City, CA. He removes any rotting fruit so it does not contaminate the other grapes on the vine. Salvador earns an hourly wage for his work. #WeFeedYou
Salvador está inspeccionando la calidad de los viñedos en King City, CA. Quita los frutos podridos para que no contaminen las demás uvas de la vid. Salvador gana un salario por hora por su trabajo. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/369597768_1083730156345274_6120020762326502557_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=vQ7sOXKUvq0AX_Lqu27&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfD1vvczZS7PqMgQ459ZsgEFVAQy2UxAMghiwMU2dj-I5w&oe=65647399)
Salvador is inspecting the vineyards for quality i...
![Linda is a farm worker near Madera CA. She is a grape packer for table grapes who earns $15.50 an hour working Monday- Saturday. The highs have been hovering around 100 degrees so they are only working 6 hours a day. #WeFeedYou
Linda es una campesina cerca de Madera CA. Ella es empacadora de uvas de marqueta y gana $15.50 por hora trabajando de lunes a sábado. Las máximas han estado rondando los 100 grados por lo que sólo trabajan 6 horas al día. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/369983149_3632647923625006_7836775676351372291_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=qkLA2plCcLAAX8NGkG3&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBuWsSU4liOn0nz7pQum_6Qk0tLczLDDjN6U7YfOCgjvQ&oe=6564CC9A)
Linda is a farm worker near Madera CA. She is a gr...
![Nicolas is a grape picker near Madera CA. He picks the bunches of grapes, removing any that are starting to rot before taking them out to his packer who will then pack the grapes for transportation. Nicolas earn minimum wage for his work. #WeFeedYou
Nicolás es un pizcador de uvas cerca de Madera CA. Pizca los racimos de uvas, eliminando los que empiezan a pudrirse antes de llevarlos a su empacadora, quien luego empaquetará las uvas para su transporte. Nicolás gana un salario mínimo por su trabajo. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/369026600_1671156953352792_5816180586617038628_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=AwP8l90t7J8AX_8nIwO&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfC8Hze1f5vNMaB514eiIxWSbUVU3qy8AxW19gQ0e7fCgg&oe=656375BC)
Nicolas is a grape picker near Madera CA. He picks...
![Gerardo works in the apple orchards of WA state. His job is to thin out the fruit from the branches to produce the biggest apples. He earns almost $18 per hour climbing up and and down the ladder to reach all of the branches. #WeFeedYou
Gerardo trabaja en los huertos de manzanos del estado de WA. El trabaja descuatando la manzan. Gana casi $18 por hora subiendo y bajando escaleras para llegar a todas las ramas. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/368897116_1697380847404648_1168219619377335076_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=JEaFTtsl5_MAX_fpSNU&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBq5_XF_ESCzYmtx07Ltkee0s_89qP2Vp6MgB5Y45Akow&oe=6564C9D2)
Gerardo works in the apple orchards of WA state. H...
![Jose Luis spent his day removing bad fruit from the vineyards in King City CA. The temp reached 95 degrees in an area that is used to 70’s and 80’s so it was a big adjustment for these farm workers. #WeFeedYou
José Luis pasó el día quitando frutos malos de los viñedos en King City CA. La temperatura alcanzó los 95 grados en un área acostumbrada a los 70 y 80 grados, por lo que fue un gran ajuste para estos campesinos.#SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/369493968_645544797334559_904486102394323466_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=poKQSOuG-_4AX9FPZbW&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfCnMHhF9CjVEVHbof_4bVHJ4OzZroBYPYdNThkF3D3Adw&oe=65643E70)
Jose Luis spent his day removing bad fruit from th...
![Vea el video de la presidenta de la UFW, Teresa Romero, hablando hoy en la conferencia de prensa sobre el calor.](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/364538892_1017139982625691_1949145656584045440_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=7qqAVv6_Gn0AX8Y7XgZ&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfBmPFNGZDPML-llrR1uik7Zz7ooX9RSTg4Y6zI6v1j34A&oe=65643C52)
Vea el video de la presidenta de la UFW, Teresa Ro...
![Watch video of UFW President Teresa Romero speaking at today's heat press conference.](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/368234839_255623740739735_1862484138112888208_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=YKr5n4eK6_YAX9h__r_&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfCBT5W-mjUqzdfUbLPQnqzphSsjgvsayqV5mWTOe4s9SA&oe=65641DDB)
Watch video of UFW President Teresa Romero speakin...
![UFW President Teresa Romero Speaks on Heat Protections / La Presidenta de la Unión de Campesinos (UFW), Teresa Romero, Habla Sobre las Protecciones Contra El Calor](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/364188471_1722601748265572_3256740729920871484_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p1080x2048&_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=8OaCALOi9zIAX_HJWFi&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfCg43TM1TL_thYHob7xJZjNQx2m0uKlcJuDUgx0anO7BQ&oe=65638662)
UFW President Teresa Romero Speaks on Heat Protect...
![Amadeo sent this from where he's harvesting peppers in Ventura County. He shares: it's hot. It's heat wave season. It's 90° this day. #CALOR #WeFeedYou
Amadeo envió esto desde donde está cosechando pimientos en el condado de Ventura. Él comparte: hace calor. Es temporada de olas de calor. Está a 90° este día. #CALOR #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/364198355_278634274972096_3567276995320836611_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=b3i3MYA0DfUAX9zlKn3&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfABHq8jwHzg1SE06nTISkX0qdVL7BD11do8OijTJ1M4FQ&oe=6564E43F)
Amadeo sent this from where he's harvesting pepper...
![The almond harvest is beginning for farm workers like Sergio in Madera CA. He will work between 8-10 hours a day until the field is clear. His days are long, hot and dusty but he earns an honest living. #WeFeedYou
La cosecha de almendras está comenzando para campesinos como Sergio en Madera CA. Trabajará entre 8 y 10 horas al día hasta que el campo esté despejado. Sus días son largos, calurosos y polvorientos, pero se gana la vida honestamente. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/367681675_859491572402710_1773670796403990203_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=z2nXX3XNZ1MAX_NJ1XM&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfC1Ef841ZcPwdOSKAvhhA4A3ZpSzyIwXz7E6AAJtzKAnQ&oe=6564037E)
The almond harvest is beginning for farm workers l...
![Juan shared this video from near Albion, NY where he is preparing the field for the next crop that will be planted.
Juan compartió este video desde cerca de Albion, NY, donde está preparando el campo para el próximo cultivo que se plantará.
#WeFeedYou #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/366364431_255431764089533_986890096942314653_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=dQ7AOQZ5kQUAX_gYzOI&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfABYznr7qVgbpS-FD2I9DDdVRlll5wnvaIulBgm83BfcA&oe=65639804)
Juan shared this video from near Albion, NY where ...
![The UFW proudly endorses Kathryn Lybarger - a champion for farm workers for many years - for CA Senate District 7.
She joined our march last year to help win #AB2183 to protect union voting rights for farm workers.](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/365606562_1016201302850501_3053497278095267681_n.jpg?_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=DAPmLTDLvhgAX8AKS8o&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAsXiMWe1gepAqkPMnYkMCvV3yXSEWDkJ24xVGuFjwe0Q&oe=65640E6E)
The UFW proudly endorses Kathryn Lybarger - a cham...
![Jose harvests radishes from his knees in Moorpark CA for up to 8 hours a day. The small vegetable is picked, bunched and banded together to fill larger crates. Asides from his knees aching, his fingers often hurt from the repetitive movement as well. #WeFeedYou
José cosecha rábanos de sus rodillas en Moorpark CA hasta por 8 horas al día. La verdura pequeña se pizca, se amontona y se amara para llenar cajas más grandes. Además de que le duelen las rodillas, a menudo también le duelen los dedos por el movimiento repetitivo. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/365306916_300426699311084_5937018741862657913_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=l9MbCfLVDccAX9xpB5y&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfAB4C9CyKdBtCMjKtMtXXei3txZ2pznUQKtkrGNglc4Ug&oe=6565432B)
Jose harvests radishes from his knees in Moorpark ...
![Farm workers are outside in the sun everyday, growing, picking and packaging the food we all eat. We should honor their hard work with policies that protect them and their families. Please sign and share the petition in our bio to tell OSHA to pass federal heat regulations immediately. #WeFeedYou #CALOR #WorkersCantWait ufw.org/oshaheatregs](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t51.36329-10/365936105_275341995225902_1830128244412139247_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=t9vImuBGKPcAX9NWuJH&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfA5tTOzBmip8BYZj1tCBFK_KYsxK4hqdUTOi0jttu4C6A&oe=65655427)
Farm workers are outside in the sun everyday, grow...
![Juvencio and his co workers harvest strawberries near Santa María CA. Picking strawberries is hard work as you are bent over all day long and pushing a cart through muddy rows. Workers are grateful today is only in the high 80°s. #WeFeedYou #CALOR
Juvencio y sus compañeros cosechan fresas cerca de Santa María CA. Recoger fresas es un trabajo duro, ya que estás agachado todo el día y empujas un carro a través de hileras lodosas. Los trabajadores agradecen que hoy esté solamente arriba de los 80°. #SoyEsencial #CALOR](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/362943533_353220130361192_8163382561071422198_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=EE_rLwps1_gAX9gdh9m&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfC5WShrKurqDP4DmmNOhZ_l9SHi3x4w1g-2MAFT0-H9MA&oe=6564017E)
Juvencio and his co workers harvest strawberries n...
![It’s 89° in CAs eastern Ventura County. After a day in the fields harvesting cilantro, farm workers load the boxes into the truck when the days harvest is finished. #WeFeedYou #CALOR
Esta a 89° en el este del condado de Ventura de California. Después de un día en los campos cosechando cilantro, los campesinos cargan las cajas en el camión cuando termina la cosecha del día. #SoyEsencial #CALOR](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/364546364_249059451297588_3649279520360617668_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=-dRwHEcikl8AX9dah38&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfD_1Pfh_g9C6zgaFDVmdCHZQmyzcFIlCso4NA9Zbbl_pw&oe=65642A6B)
It’s 89° in CAs eastern Ventura County. After a...
![The people doing demanding physical labor in dangerously high temps are often afraid to speak out or even take breaks due to fear of deportation, retaliation & their poverty.
Sign the petition & tell @OSHA_DOL to implement immediate heat regs!
ufw.org/oshaheatregs
#CALOR
Las personas que realizan trabajos físicos exigentes en tiempos muy peligrosamente a menudo tienen miedo de hablar o incluso tomar descansos debido al temor a la deportación, las represalias y su pobreza.
¡Firme la petición y dígale a @OSHA_DOL que implemente regulaciones de calor inmediatas!
ufw.org/oshaheatregs
#CALOR](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/351550031_254546787518079_3579647549518164896_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=r8D3lTyrvukAX9oOiHK&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfCn7c16BJpuRyvzkOps9iyHMGC1iFLp_VkobS1BgFVdKg&oe=6564C6E3)
The people doing demanding physical labor in dange...
![Farm workers often don’t clock in to work like many of us. They work piece rate. These tomato workers are issued a card that is punched for every bucket of tomatoes they pick. They are paid by the number of buckets they can fill in a matter of hours. #WeFeedYou
Los campesinos a menudo no fichan para trabajar como muchos de nosotros. Trabajan por pieza. A estos trabajadores del tomate se les entrega una tarjeta que se perfora por cada cubeta de tomates que recolectan. Se les paga por la cantidad de cubetas que pueden llenar en cuestión de horas. #SoyEsencial](http://web.archive.org./web/20231123161259im_/https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/363443943_975594766925425_1404849273129783281_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=1a7029&_nc_ohc=1nrpWeySYhQAX-Yu49c&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AGz5Y0wEAAAA&oh=00_AfB1SoxC3IYiNVwZnrjb3ZyaYbxlZygUZi2ekp8o2og6bg&oe=65648F63)
Farm workers often don’t clock in to work like m...