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Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
5 hours ago

On California farms, workers say threats to deport them are on the rise

Undocumented dairy workers face threats and unsafe conditions, leading to increased fear and job loss amid heightened immigration enforcement.
#immigration
fromKqed
1 day ago
California

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

fromWIRED
1 week ago
Washington DC

Meta Cafeteria Workers Did What Execs Won't: Took on ICE and Won

California
fromKqed
1 day ago

'No Hope for Someone Like Me': Immigrants in California Pull Back From Filing Taxes | KQED

Immigrant communities in California face significant declines in tax filings due to shrinking refunds and distrust in the IRS.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

The Clever New Lawsuit That Could Finally End ICE's Reign of Terror in Blue States

Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz is suing immigration agents for violating his rights during a brutal abduction.
SF parents
fromMission Local
3 days ago

More than 400 people in S.F. have sought to self-deport, many with no good options

Victoria Hernandez fled Colombia due to threats and violence, and now faces deportation from the U.S., prompting her to self-deport back to Colombia.
Washington DC
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Meta Cafeteria Workers Did What Execs Won't: Took on ICE and Won

Workers at a Meta café united to support a colleague's family member detained by immigration authorities, showcasing solidarity and activism in the tech industry.
Agriculture
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Meet the Immigrant Workers Who Launched the First Major Meatpacking Strike in Decades

Workers at the Greeley beef-processing plant launched a historic strike after years of exploitation and fear stemming from past ICE raids.
Agriculture
fromKqed
1 hour ago

Want to Save on Groceries? You Can Grow Your Own Garden | KQED

Growing your own food is healthier, fresher, and empowers individuals while saving money.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
52 minutes ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
#california
fromKqed
1 week ago
Public health

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

fromKqed
1 week ago
Public health

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago
Healthcare

CA Legislative and Labor Leaders Support a Billionaire Tax and Legislative Efforts To Tax The Rich

California progressives aim to raise taxes on corporations and billionaires to offset federal Medi-Cal funding cuts, despite concerns about the state's structural deficit.
fromABC30 Fresno
3 weeks ago
Agriculture

CA bill aims to provide 'dignity' and free menstrual hygiene products to female farmworkers

A new California bill aims to provide free menstrual hygiene products to female farmworkers in rural areas.
Public health
fromKqed
1 week ago

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

Low wages for California farmworkers contribute to a public health crisis affecting their health and families.
Public health
fromKqed
1 week ago

New Report Highlights Low Pay, Dangerous Working Conditions for Farmworkers | KQED

Low wages for California farmworkers contribute to a public health crisis, impacting their health, families, and communities significantly.
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Legislative and Labor Leaders Support a Billionaire Tax and Legislative Efforts To Tax The Rich

California progressives aim to raise taxes on corporations and billionaires to offset federal Medi-Cal funding cuts, despite concerns about the state's structural deficit.
Agriculture
fromABC30 Fresno
3 weeks ago

CA bill aims to provide 'dignity' and free menstrual hygiene products to female farmworkers

A new California bill aims to provide free menstrual hygiene products to female farmworkers in rural areas.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
16 hours ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
#university-of-california
fromKqed
1 day ago
Healthcare

UC Patient Care and Service Workers Plan Open-Ended Strike Starting Next Month | KQED

Healthcare
fromKqed
1 day ago

UC Patient Care and Service Workers Plan Open-Ended Strike Starting Next Month | KQED

University of California workers plan a strike due to unmet demands for fair wages and affordable housing amid rising costs.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

40,000 UC workers threaten statewide strike across hospitals, campuses, dining halls

Over 40,000 University of California workers plan an open-ended strike unless contract demands for higher wages and housing assistance are met.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.
#cesar-chavez
SF politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez erased across California as statues fall, streets renamed and murals wiped

Cesar Chavez's legacy is being reevaluated in California, leading to the removal of statues, renaming of streets, and covering of murals due to serious allegations.
SF parents
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

United Farmworkers Struggle With Fallout from Cesar Chavez Allegations | KQED

Sexual abuse accusations against Cesar Chavez have shocked California's farmworking communities and prompted significant backlash and reevaluation of his legacy.
Mission District
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

Thinking Beyond 'The Man on the Plinth'

Cesar Chavez's legacy is being reevaluated due to serious allegations of sexual abuse, leading to the removal of his memorials and a shift in public perception.
Mission District
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

In a town close to the farmworker movement, some struggle to process Chavez allegations

Allegations against Cesar Chavez have sparked controversy in Delano, impacting the legacy of the farm labor movement and community sentiments.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

The Cost of Making Cesar Chavez the Face of a Movement

Sexual-abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez prompt a reevaluation of his legacy and highlight the complexities of Latino civil-rights history.
SF parents
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

United Farmworkers Struggle With Fallout from Cesar Chavez Allegations | KQED

Sexual abuse accusations against Cesar Chavez have shocked California's farmworking communities and prompted significant backlash and reevaluation of his legacy.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
Education
fromABC30 Fresno
3 days ago

Los Angeles schools avoid a strike as a last-minute deal is reached with staff

Los Angeles schools avoided a strike by reaching a tentative agreement with support staff, ensuring schools remained open for 400,000 students.
Agriculture
fromKqed
3 days ago

What Picking Cherries Taught Me as California Reconsiders Farmworker Legacy | KQED

Farmworkers have been historically marginalized, and recent changes aim to address this long-standing issue in the United States.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
6 hours ago

How Working People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine

Politicians are addressing the affordability crisis, but many working individuals feel neglected and question the timing of this attention.
fromTruthout
6 days ago

California's $20 Fast Food Wage Hike Didn't Kill Jobs, New Study Finds

California's $20 an hour fast food minimum wage, instituted in 2024, did not reduce employment. It led to only the most modest of price increases - barely noticeable to a consumer.
Silicon Valley food
#dolores-huerta
Agriculture
fromRealagriculture
1 day ago

Do you want a plan or a crisis? Connecting the older and younger generation in farm transition

Farm succession planning requires a proactive approach and a team of trusted advisors to navigate its complexities effectively.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

LAUSD strike: Here is where negotiations stand

Three major unions representing 70,000 LAUSD employees are negotiating to prevent a strike that could shut down all schools.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Power in the hands of people': union leaders push to revive ailing US labor movement

This is really about trying to put power in the hands of people. There's 70% of workers who want a union, and 10% have them. If it were a company, they would figure out how to get the product into the hands of the 70% who wanted it.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

San Jose residents rally to save railroad trestle - San Jose Spotlight

"San Jose was an agricultural wonderland. They called it the Valley of Heart's Delight, and most of it has been paved over and turned into high tech now. But this is a connection to our past."
California
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

Undocumented Families Are Stepping Back from the Tax System This Year | KQED

Los Angeles Unified School District reached a tentative agreement with unions, allowing 400,000 students to return to school and includes wage increases and expanded benefits.
#labor-strike
fromFortune
3 days ago
Agriculture

Union workers win their beef: New labor contract sealed at one of the nation's largest meatpacking plants | Fortune

fromFortune
3 days ago
Agriculture

Union workers win their beef: New labor contract sealed at one of the nation's largest meatpacking plants | Fortune

Agriculture
fromFast Company
4 days ago

New uses for traditional crops are increasing value per acre

Crops are increasingly designed to serve multiple markets simultaneously, enhancing value creation without requiring more land.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

ICE detains three men outside SoCal courthouse, raising concerns for local immigration advocates

Federal agents arrested individuals outside a courthouse, raising concerns about immigration enforcement and due process violations.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Silicon Valley farmworkers hit by federal wage cuts - San Jose Spotlight

The farmworkers who feed all of us should be able to also feed themselves and their families with the wages they make. Instead, this administration is unlawfully cutting their wages and transferring billions from workers to employers. We need to do what is right for our farmworkers and stop these wage cuts.
Agriculture
#cesar-chavez-allegations
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations shake Oakland community

New York Times allegations of sexual abuse and assault by César Chavez against women, girls, and children have shocked East Bay communities that revered him as a civil rights icon and farmworker movement leader.
Mission District
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

California lawmakers say they'll change name of Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day

Sexual abuse allegations against César Chavez have prompted communities to remove his memorials, rename holidays, and reconsider his legacy despite his farmworker rights achievements.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez's name is on buildings, parks, roads and calendars. Some are demanding change

California officials are reconsidering how to memorialize Cesar Chavez following new sexual abuse allegations, with some proposing to rename tributes to focus on the farmworker movement instead.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Union Co-Founded By Cesar Chavez Cancels Annual Celebration of Him, Citing Allegations of Sex With Minors

The United Farm Workers union cancelled Cesar Chavez Day celebrations after confirming allegations that Chavez abused young women and girls during his presidency of the organization.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

'We're in shock': Farmworkers grapple with Cesar Chavez sex abuse allegations

Cesar Chavez faced explosive allegations of sexual abuse and assault from decades ago, causing division within the farmworker community between those defending his legacy and those supporting the victims.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations shake Oakland community

New York Times allegations of sexual abuse and assault by César Chavez against women, girls, and children have shocked East Bay communities that revered him as a civil rights icon and farmworker movement leader.
Mission District
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks ago

California lawmakers say they'll change name of Cesar Chavez Day to Farmworkers Day

Sexual abuse allegations against César Chavez have prompted communities to remove his memorials, rename holidays, and reconsider his legacy despite his farmworker rights achievements.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez's name is on buildings, parks, roads and calendars. Some are demanding change

California officials are reconsidering how to memorialize Cesar Chavez following new sexual abuse allegations, with some proposing to rename tributes to focus on the farmworker movement instead.
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Union Co-Founded By Cesar Chavez Cancels Annual Celebration of Him, Citing Allegations of Sex With Minors

The United Farm Workers union cancelled Cesar Chavez Day celebrations after confirming allegations that Chavez abused young women and girls during his presidency of the organization.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

'We're in shock': Farmworkers grapple with Cesar Chavez sex abuse allegations

Cesar Chavez faced explosive allegations of sexual abuse and assault from decades ago, causing division within the farmworker community between those defending his legacy and those supporting the victims.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
5 days ago

The 6 Most Affordable Vegetables To Plant In Your Garden, According To A Farmer - Tasting Table

Tending a vegetable garden is a rewarding way to ensure fresh food and save on grocery costs.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Farmworkers conflicted on former Cesar Chavez Day: 'You can only judge a living person'

Farmworkers Day replaces Césár Chávez Day in response to allegations against Chávez, aiming to honor agricultural workers' contributions.
Agriculture
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

The surprise winners of Trump's immigration wars

High fees and new salary rules are making it harder for American employers to hire high-skilled foreign workers.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

On Chavez, People, and Power

A respected figure was revealed to have caused harm to vulnerable individuals, prompting a call for accountability and reflection on past actions and movements.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Trump Administration Wants to Make It Easier Than Ever to Exploit Farmworkers

Expansion of the H-2A seasonal visa program can leave foreign agricultural workers vulnerable to exploitation, trafficking, wage theft, and abusive labor conditions.
#climate-change
Social justice
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Farmworker Activists Reflect on Legacy of Civil Rights Icon | KQED

California and 23 states are suing to reinstate a climate law for limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Social justice
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Farmworker Activists Reflect on Legacy of Civil Rights Icon | KQED

California and 23 states are suing to reinstate a climate law for limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Agriculture
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

State grant opens door to housing for South Bay farmworkers - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County will provide up to $200,000 loans to low-income farmworkers for manufactured home purchases using a $2.2 million state grant.
#sexual-abuse-allegations
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Farmworkers union voices support for victims, reckoning with Cesar Chavez abuse revelations

The United Farm Workers union confronts sexual abuse allegations against co-founder Cesar Chavez, with leadership pledging support for victims while stating the allegations contradict organizational values.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Bay Area farmworker advocates 'betrayed' after Cesar Chavez abuse allegations, support accusers

Cesar Chavez faces multiple sexual abuse allegations from Dolores Huerta and minors, prompting reconsideration of his legacy and calls for renaming locations bearing his name.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Lawmakers and community leaders react to indefensible' Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations

Allegations of sexual abuse and grooming by late labor organizer Cesar Chavez have prompted multiple states to cancel or rebrand Cesar Chavez Day celebrations and sparked widespread condemnation from lawmakers and community leaders.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez, icon of the Latino civil rights movement, accused of sexually abusing girls and women for decades

Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, sexually abused girls and women for decades from the 1960s until his death in 1993, according to a New York Times investigation.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Farmworkers union voices support for victims, reckoning with Cesar Chavez abuse revelations

The United Farm Workers union confronts sexual abuse allegations against co-founder Cesar Chavez, with leadership pledging support for victims while stating the allegations contradict organizational values.
Social justice
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

Bay Area farmworker advocates 'betrayed' after Cesar Chavez abuse allegations, support accusers

Cesar Chavez faces multiple sexual abuse allegations from Dolores Huerta and minors, prompting reconsideration of his legacy and calls for renaming locations bearing his name.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Lawmakers and community leaders react to indefensible' Cesar Chavez sexual abuse allegations

Allegations of sexual abuse and grooming by late labor organizer Cesar Chavez have prompted multiple states to cancel or rebrand Cesar Chavez Day celebrations and sparked widespread condemnation from lawmakers and community leaders.
Social justice
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Cesar Chavez, icon of the Latino civil rights movement, accused of sexually abusing girls and women for decades

Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union, sexually abused girls and women for decades from the 1960s until his death in 1993, according to a New York Times investigation.
#sexual-assault-allegations
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
Social justice

Cesar Chavez Was a Hero to Farmworkers. Now They Confront the Pain of Alleged Abuse | KQED

fromKqed
4 weeks ago
Social justice

Cesar Chavez Was a Hero to Farmworkers. Now They Confront the Pain of Alleged Abuse | KQED

Social justice
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago

What We Must Learn From the Revelations About Cesar Chavez

The New York Times investigation revealed Cesar Chavez sexually abused women and girls for years while leading the United Farm Workers, with survivors staying silent for decades due to fear of harming the movement and disbelief.
Social justice
fromCalifornia Post
4 weeks ago

Inside the cover-up of Cesar Chavez's alleged web of sexual abuse: 'Too big to fail'

Cesar Chavez sexually abused at least three women, including fellow labor leader Dolores Huerta, with abuse covered up because his positive image benefited the movement and his foundation.
Agriculture
from48 hills
1 month ago

When you eat broccolini, remember the farmworkers who harvest it for you - 48 hills

A 1963 train-truck collision killed 32 bracero workers near Salinas, sparking outrage that led to the bracero program's termination two years later.
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