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Survey Analyzes Impacts of Immigration Raids on Farm Workers
The United Farm Workers Foundation (UFW) conducted a survey, Under the Sun and out of the Shadows, to assess the impacts of the immigration raids on undocumented farm workers.
NY Times Article Exposes Culture of Rape and Abuse in UFW Past
A recent New York Times article goes deeper into the allegations of sexual assault against Cesar Chavez that they reported earlier this year.
Discussion Highlights Healing And Collective Action Beyond One Leader
Thursday, the Kegely Institute with CSU Bakersfield held a town hall meeting for students and community members to discuss their emotions and thoughts surrounding Cesar Chavez and the allegations of sexual assault.
UFW Foundation Offers Free Legal Immigration and Naturalization Workshop
On March 7, the United Farm Workers Foundation (UFW) will be hosting its free legal immigration, consultation, naturalization, and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal workshop.
Veronica Vasquez reflects on roots in public service
Veronica Vasquez is a lifelong resident of Delano and a prominent member of the city’s political sphere.
UFW Sues Trump Administration Because of H-2A Wage Cuts
The United Farmworkers Foundation (UFW) and the United Farm Workers of America hosted a press conference to announce a lawsuit filed against the Trump Administration regarding the wage cuts to H-2A farmworkers.
How H-2A Wage Cut Will Impact Kern County
The Trump Administration has announced a ruling that changes the way wages for H-2A farmworkers will be calculated.
Kern judge blocks UFW effort to unionize Wonderful Co. workers
In a legal setback for the United Farm Workers, a Kern County Superior Court judge issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily blocks the bargaining process between ag powerhouse Wonderful Company and the UFW labor union founded by Cesar Chavez.
UFW speaks about what AB2183 means and next steps
Governor Gavin Newsom signed the farmworkers union bill, Assembly Bill 2183, which will allow farmworkers to vote for or against unionization.
Retired professor, Gonzalo Santos, statement to BC Curriculum Committee
Editors note: Retired California State University of Bakersfield professor, Gonzalo Santos, addressed the Bakersfield College Academic Senate Curriculum Committee in regards to two proposed courses.