Have you ever thought about the people behind our food?
The tireless souls who work to put meals on our tables, often facing hardships and dangers unknown to many of us. Field workers endure extreme conditions, such as sweltering heat, with farm workers being significantly more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. Access to basic necessities like breaks, water, and shade becomes a crucial lifeline in safeguarding their well-being.
Tragically, some agricultural workers experience conditions akin to modern-day slavery, enduring physical and psychological abuse while living in deplorable settings. Despite being the backbone of a multi-billion-dollar industry, farm workers remain among the most impoverished and vulnerable groups in North America. Their struggles encompass hazardous work environments, inadequate pay, and the sacrifice of children’s education for basic survival.
The systemic issues plaguing the agricultural sector, from exploitation to lack of regulation, demand our attention and action. While some progress has been made, much work lies ahead to ensure that those who labor to feed others are treated with dignity and respect. It’s imperative to shed light on these injustices and advocate for meaningful change to create a fairer and more equitable food system
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you can show solidarity by supporting your local farm worker unions/organizations
“The farm worker movement is for everybody” Reyna Lopez PCUN Executive Director
you can show solidarity by supporting your local farm worker unions/organizations
“The farm worker movement is for everybody” Reyna Lopez PCUN Executive Director
Watch a short doc
https://youtu.be/r4FO7CRl6kY?si=q3oJ9MTynYWX1_5R
learn more at
https://foodchainworkers.org/programs/
if you’re in N America
We the Land!
A Gathering For Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, SWANA & PoC Earth Workers, Land Stewards & Farmers
August 2 – 4 | Northampton, MA