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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.
DHF is asking the community to show support for two new Bakersfield College courses on the history of the UFW Movement
Two non-credit classes have been proposed by Oliver Rosales to the Bakersfield College Curriculum committee that will cover the history of Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers (UFW) movement.
COVID-19 farmworker study seeks to find solutions to workers’ elevated vulnerability for contracting virus
Agricultural workers have an elevated vulnerability for contracting COVID-19, according to a statewide survey on farmworkers’ worksite conditions during the pandemic.
UFW confirms surge of COVID-19 infected Primex Farms employees, while some workers say they are being recalled with positive results
The number of workers at Primex Farms LLC in Wasco testing positive for coronavirus has climbed to 77, the UFW confirmed Wednesday, and an additional 33 family members have also tested positive for a total of 110 Primex workers and family members.
UFW Foundation to help undocumented immigrants apply for Disaster Relief Assistance during pandemic
As part of the California’s Immigrant Assistance Program, the UFW Foundation on Monday began helping provide financial assistance to undocumented immigrants who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘We can fight back:’ Community comes together to learn how to tackle issues undocumented immigrants face in Kern County
When an immigration officer conducts a warrantless arrest, it’s usually because the person has said too much or wasn’t aware of their rights.