Beyond grateful to have the endorsement of the United Farm Workers and their President, Teresa Romero.
@ufw.bsky.social has spent decades fighting for the dignity and rights of farmworkers, and their support means everything to me. I will never stop working to earn it. ¡SÍ SE PUEDE! 💜💪🏽
#TeamTeresa
A muddy strawberry cart in a row
"Mauricio" shares, "I work in the strawberries. During the month of February, this difficult work became even harder. The mud made everything slow down as we could barely push our carts. Plus hours were cut because of weather and I couldn't earn enough to pay bills." #WeFeedYou
A orange orchard
"Victor" is working in the oranges in Tulare County. "We're pressured to work very fast as they want as much as possible harvested before the rain. We worked more than 8 hours but did not get overtime pay. We can't speak up. We already won't be working when it rains" #WeFeedYou
Worker standing in a palm date orchard after getting to the work site but before getting suited up
"Daniel" is about to suit up to remove thorns from the date. The fronds are lined w/2-6 inch needle-sharp thorns - sharp enough to puncture tractor tires. Workers wear thick, puncture resistant gloves & eye protection as thorns can cause severe injury or infections. #WeFeedYou
"Adan" is puning pistacho trees in the Pixley CA area.
"Adan" is pruning pistacho trees in the Pixley CA area. By the end of the day, his arms are tired from being extended for hours on end holding up a heavy pruning saw. #WeFeedYou
"Luis" is starting early am vine pruning surrounded by heavy fog in Madera County. "We're paid 31 cents per plant and must move quickly to make a full day’s pay. Cold temperatures and long hours make the work physically tiring. But we continue pruning row after row." #WeFeedYou
"Ana" works in the Kerman, CA area pruning peach trees. She's working a few hours a day earning minimum wage. "This is a hard time of year as there aren't a lot of jobs. I do whatever temporary work I can. The money I earn helps provide for my family." #WeFeedYou
Worker standing in a strawberry field
"Soledad" harvests strawberries in Oxnard. "December, January, and February are the worst months for strawberry workers. We don't earn enough to cover expenses. I have children & things are very difficult. I'm only working 4-5 hours/day. I barely earn enough for rent." #WeFeedYou
A pistachio orchard on a very foggy day
"Mario" is working 8 hours a day pruning pistachios trees for minimum wage. "The harsh weather makes our job extremely difficult. Last week we worked several days in a wet fog. It was 38° when we started at 6:30 am. We finished at 3pm. It was so cold my body ached." #WeFeedYou
All of the good tangerines have been picked. Now "Maya" is working minimum wage removing the bad fruit. This is done to prevent the spread of disease spores to new growth and avoid attracting pests. It ensures the tree stays healthy and productive for the next season. #WeFeedYou
Great vineyards on a rainy day
"Sergio" shares "This is how the fields look after a rainy day. I've been tying grapevines because sprouting season - when vine plants start producing new shoots or sprouts - will soon be here. It's important that the support being placed before this occurs." #WeFeedYou
"Elena" is harvesting oranges. "We are working hourly and paid minimum wage, but the pressure is like we're working piece rate. The supervisors are always rushing us, saying we need to work faster." #WeFeedYou
Workers setting up sweet potato hotbeds in Merced County.
"Moises" is setting up sweet potato hotbeds in Merced County. Workers lay potatoes on the ground, a tractor covers them in dirt, workers rake the dirt into even beds & then set up the plastic to cover it like a greenhouse. Seedlings for next seasons plants will grow. #WeFeedYou
Worker pruning pistachio trees
"Leo" is pruning pistachios trees. I earn minimum wage. "This job is tiring. I use large shears that become heavy working all 8 hours with my head looking up and my arms in the air. I am very tired when the day ends." #WeFeedYou
Workers laboring in a cauliflower field after a heavy rain
"Camilo" sent this from where he is harvesting cauliflower in Santa Maria CA. "The recent rains have made the grounds extremely slippery so we have to be very careful not to slip. It makes the hard work we do even harder." #WeFeedYou
A field at sunset
"Joel" sent this pic from Fresno County. "There are days that I don't stop until sunset. The season is almost over and I do my best to prune as much as possible to make a little extra money. My wrists are sore from 7-8 hrs of this work. I earn 34 cents per vine." #WrFeedYou
Workers in the process of getting suited up to spray chemicals
This farm worker crew works under UFW contract in the Coachella CA area. "We're getting ready to apply chemicals necessary to grow the dates. Our UFW contract means that we are given the correct protective suits and other protections when we must work with chemicals." #WeFeedYou
An orchard where pistachi trees are being pruned
"Jorge" is pruning pistachios trees. He works 8 hrs/day, 40 hours a week. He earns CA minimum wage. "It’s difficult for me because last week when it rained, I didn’t work 2 days. My paycheck is going to be $264 short. I'm worried as I already barely making ends meet." #WeFeedYou
It is the law but the law is not always followed.
A worker harvesting leeks on a hot 90° day
"Jesse" was harvesting leeks in Moorpark CA. "It's sunny and 90° today-very different from last week's rainy 65° weather. I'm grateful my UFW contract ensures shade, breaks and cool water. Many non-union workers don't get this and changes like this are hard on our body." #WeFeedYou
A worker standing in a mango orchard where he is working
"Saul" is hard at work in the Coachella Valley keeping the mango trees free of weeds. This is important as it prevents competition for essential water and nutrients that could effect future fruit yield. #WeFeedYou
"Juan" is harvesting mandarins in CAs Central Valley. He is paid $55 per 1,000lb crate. He hustles to manage to pick 2 crates in about 7 hours. He is worried that his job is temporary, as he has to feed his family every day. #WeFeedYou
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A worker standing next to the tractor he drives in the vegetables
"Raul" has driven a tractor in Salinas, CA for 25 years. "My work is part of the harvesting of lettuce, broccoli, mustard greens, and strawberries. I work 10 hours a day, most days of the week. I'm lucky my work is year-round." #WeFeedYou
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We've got to stop Trump's farm worker wage cuts. Their H-2A rule change drastically cuts wages for H-2A farm workers and local workers alike. We filed suit in federal court to block it, but lawsuits take a long time and are very expensive. Please help. act.seiu.org/a/trumpswage... #WeFeedYou
Farm workers at Baletto Vineyards which is a wine vineyard under a UFW contract are heading in the to the field to begin pruning the grapevines.
Farm workers at Baletto Vineyards which is a wine vineyard under a UFW contract are heading in the to the field to begin pruning the grapevines. #WeFeedYou
Mandarin oranges about to be harvested
"Julia" is harvesting mandarins in Tulare county CA. "I earn $45 a 900 lb bin. Because of the fog we don't start working until 11am when the fruit is dry. It's dark by 5:30 so we must rush as fast as we can to earn enough money to pay our bills with less hours." #WeFeedYou
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"Carlos" has picked strawberries in Ventura County for 12 yrs. "I need to work in the rain and mud. I make my way through slippery watery rows trying to work fast as I can as I earn piece rate of $2.30/box - so every box counts. I leave work tired and covered in mud." #WeFeedYou
Apple orchard covered in snow
Workers in Western NY are trimming and thinning branches in an apple orchard to make room for new growth in the spring. They have to trudge through several feet of snow that's been accumulating for weeks, but doesn't melt due to the cold temperatures. #WeFeedYou
