UFW

"Rosalia" is a farmworker in Santa Maria, CA. "We live in constant fear of immigration raids as it doesn't matter if we have papers or not. They target us for having brown skin. We are not criminals; we are essential workers who put the food on America's tables." #WeFeedYou

The negotiating committee of Monterey Mushrooms Morgan Hills signing their new UFW contract saying, "We had significant salary increases that will help us balance the cost of living we face in Santa Clara and San Benito counties. We are pleased with what we achieved." #WeFeedYou

A 24 year old farm worker was killed by heat in Mississippi. No worker should be killed on the job, but we still have no enforceable federal heat protection rules. 1/

Farm workers are knocking on doors asking voters to vote for Randy Villegas for CD 22. Since they began last week, they've knocked on 4,986 Spanish language doors to a great response. Their message is simple. Randy supports farm workers. Support us by voting for Randy Villegas.

It was 94° in Poplar California as "Arturo" was hard at work harvesting olives. #WeFeedYou Estaba a 94° en Poplar, California, mientras "Arturo" trabajaba duro cosechando aceitunas. #SoyEsencial

California farm workers: There is a heat advisory across much of California this week. Please be careful. If your worksite is not offering WATER, SHADE, and REST - call the farm worker heat safety hotline at 1-877-881-8281. #CALOR #WeFeedYou

"María" is harvesting sweet potatoes. "I work 8 hours a day and earn CA minimum wage of $16.90/hr. The hardest part for me is having to get up at 2:00am to pack my lunch, wait for my ride and drive to the site. My shift runs from 4am. to 12:30 pm." #WeFeedYou

"Jaime" is harvesting figs at min. wage in Madera CA. "There isn't enough good fruit. Usually we harvest through November but many locations have already stopped. We expected to be working longer. Now we need to look for another job as we need this income to pay rent." #WeFeedYou

Over a year ago, farm workers across Southern California endured weeks of illegal, racist raids. UFW, on behalf of farm workers, fought back. From downtown LA to the fields of Oxnard and Coachella, this ruling will help defend the rights of every worker. 1/

"Edgar" is harvesting honeycrisp apples in WA State. "We earn $32 a 900 lb crate. Many days we don't pick more than 3 crates as many apples don't pass the required quality control. This type of apple is very delicate. We must be careful not to bruise the fruit." #WeFeedYou

Let's give a shout out to the men & women who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay. Mandemosle un saludo a los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas. Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art

It was 88° at 1:00 p.m. in Bakersfield as "Carlos" pulls away black plastic mulch that was used to cover a melon field. The black plastic warms the soil, blocks weeds from growing, and keeps the melons clean. #WeFeedYou

"Bonita"' is weeding and thinning lettuce fields in Tehachapi CA. "This is hard work especially right now as it is very hot with highs in the 90s. There isn't shade in the field so the heat can feel overwhelming and we get tired easily. We earn CA minimum wage." #WeFeedYou

Join us in celebrating the people who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay

NOBODY should be killed by heat at work, whether in the fields or at an airport. 1/2

"Lupe" shares, "We're harvesting cilantro piece rate. We get paid $1.50 per box of 48 bunches. Supermarket sell each bunch for 75 cents each. It isn't fair. But there is nothing we can do except try to work a bit faster to squeeze in harvesting an extra box." #WeFeedYou

"Francisco" shares, "I’m harvesting raspberries. I have to work quickly, but also very carefully to protect the quality of the fruit. Behind every box of raspberries is hard work, experience, and dedication. It takes skill and experience to do our work correctly." #WeFeedYou

2026 was the hottest summer on record since records began in 1895. Shockingly, Republicans are trying to stop ALL federal heat safety protection regs-NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. HR6213 prohibits OSHA from creating or enforcing ANY national heat safety standard. Let's stop this! 1/

"Alberto" is a H2A worker who harvests poblano peppers in Gilroy CA. "My pay has gone down this year due to Trump's H2a wage cuts. Even though our pay is cut, the productivity growers expect from us went up. I'm happy that the judge ruled that the pay cuts are illegal." #WeFeedYou

"Jose" shares, "I work in Delano, CA, picking grapes. I've been doing this work for 13 years. It's very tiring right now because of the high temperatures. Today the high was 92°. We leave everyday exhausted. These are the trays of some of the grapes I've picked today." #WeFeedYou

"Lupe" shares, "Today's my first day harvesting grapes at night. I had to buy my own gloves, scissors, and flashlight because the foreman told me the crew was full, but he'd make an exception if I bought my own tools. What I earned today will go towards these costs." #WeFeedYou

"Edgar" shared this pic saying, "This is how I celebrated Labor Day - harvesting hops. I started at 4pm and worked to 1am. I work 5 days a week. I earn WA min wage w/no benefits. My job requires a lot of concentration as a mistake could cause a serious accident." #WeFeedYou

It's hot. After last month's historic heat wave, many CA temps will be in the 100's again. Remember the farm workers out harvesting the chilled snack you're enjoying. #WeFeedYou

"Elia" works in the Portabella mushrooms. "I'm a union representative and have good benefits, such as health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, respect at work, and a good work environment. I invite workers everywhere to organize and become union members too." #WeFeedYou

It's #HispanicHeritageMonth. We celebrate the contributions Latinos have made to the fabric of the U.S. The farm workers who feed us deserve to be recognized and protected.

Workers take their lunch break in a shade structure. At 10am it already was past 90° in Madera. "Rosa" shares, "Our union contract means basic protections like a structure and cool water are taken care of. Non-union workers often don't have something as nice as this." #WeFeedYou

"Manuel" shared this video from where he was dumping tomatoes into the trailers. "I get paid around $150 per 5-7 hour day. The buckets weigh about 30 pounds when full of tomatoes. I dump around 1,500 buckets daily. It’s hard work and my shoulders and arms ache." #WeFeedYou

"Joel" is a WA State apple worker who's tying up young trees to guide their growth upwards. "I work long days and have to take short breaks in between trees to keep my hands from getting numb or I can hurt myself. I don't have a union contract or get any benefits." #WeFeedYou

"Rena" sent this from Moses Lake WA where she is weeding carrots for a non-union company. She shared: The air is bad. See my cell phone. The AQI is 166, which is unhealthy. We start at 4am. We'll work 7-8 hrs & earn minimum wage. #WeFeedYou

"UFW remembers Rene Lopez who sacrificed his life for La Causa (1962-1983). On Sept. 21, 1983, Rene Lopez, a worker at Sikkema Dairy near Fresno, was shot to death by company goons hired to harass the strikers who were attempting to bring in the UFW to represent them.

"Lupe" is harvesting grapes in Bakersfield CA on a day that reached 100°. "It's very difficult for us to work in these conditions, especially since we only earn minimum wage without any benefits. We deserve better." #WeFeedYou

Don "Raúl" is a tractor driver in Ventura county CA. He is making sure to cover his ears and cheeks as he works to protect them from sun exposure during this recent July heat wave. #WeFeedYou

"Jessica" has worked harvesting and packing table grapes in the Delano, Arvin and Richgrove CA area for 20+ years. "We just earn CA minimum wage. This is hard work especially now in this current heat wave when I need to work 8 hrs a day in temps that reach 105°." #WeFeedYou

WA workers under UFW contract are clearing off leaves for better growth and production of the wine grapes. "Miguel" says: Chateau Ste Michelle cares about us. When temps reach 95° we're sent home. In hot weather they bring us in early so we can work when it's safer." #WeFeedYou

There is a heat advisory across much of California this week. Please be careful. Hay una alerta de calor en gran parte de California esta semana. Tenga cuidado. #CALOR #WeFeedYou

"Joel" shares, "We're staking young apple trees, tying them to support them against the wind, in Parker WA. We're wearing masks as protection from the polluted air but it's still bad. I leave with a headache and very irritated eyes. The AQI is 189. I earn minimum wage." #WeFeedYou

"Ivan" was working in the apple thinning in Sunnyside WA last week. At 11am it was 90°. Temps were supposed to reach 100° by the end of the day. "Working in this high heat especially with smoke in the air from fires is not healthy, but it is how we pay our bills." #WeFeedYou

A tomato dumper in Mendota CA shifting his platform to a new trailer so the work doesn't stop. With about 14 pickers on a side averaging 170 buckets each, a single dumper is lifting and dumping roughly 2,380 25lb buckets a day in CAs Central Valley heat. #WeFeedYou

"Jose" sent us this photo from the garlic harvest in Lamont CA. At 12 noon when he sent us the picture it was already 95°. #WeFeedYou "José" nos envió esta foto desde la cosecha de ajo en Lamont, CA. Al mediodía, cuando nos la envió, ya estaba a 95°. #SoyEsencial

It was 102° in Coachella CA when "Martin" sent us this photo from where he is working in the date palms. "I dress in white to stay cooler in this heat. I need to wear a hat and long sleeves and gloves to protect myself from the sun, thorns and other elements." #WeFeedYou

"Adan" is harvesting onions in Fresno county. We begin working at 4pm. "It is extremely hot at that time - at times the temperature is 100°. We earn $1.50 per sack which can weigh up to 70 lb. It takes three bucket of onions to fill a sack. " #WeFeedYou

"Martin" share this vid from the apple harvest in Mattawa, WA where it's supposed to reach 96° today. The harvest won't begin until late August but there is a special type of irrigation going on from above to cool the apples down and prevent them from being scorched. #WeFeedYou

"Maria" is harvesting grapes in Delano CA: It's hot! Temps are already in the 90s and are predicted to reach 103° this day. While there is shade under the grapevines, it's also hotter there. We need to hydrate a lot and that means many walks to the water stations. #WeFeedYou

WA UFW members are concerned about non-union farm workers due to the dangers of heat and fires in WA. So yesterday they spread out & distributed N95 masks. "Our families depend on us. If something happens to a farm worker, there's no one else to care for our families." #WeFeedYou

"Adan" sent this from Wapato WA where he's thinning grapevines at a non-union farm. "I earn WA minimum wage. The air quality is terrible now. But we still have to work. The rancher did not provide me with a mask. My phones' weather app says the AQI is unhealthy at 182." #WeFeedYou

"Martin" is thinning apples at a non-union work site in Parker WA. Due to wildfire smoke, there is a 175 "unhealthy" AQI. He is earning WA minimum wage. #WeFeedYou

"Ernesto" shares, "I'm an irrigator in Salinas CA fields. My job is to connect the water pipes to irrigate the vegetables. Sometimes it's very difficult because there's mud and it's difficult to walk and keep my balance." #WeFeedYou

Yesterday's temperature topped 105° in Fresno. "Carlos" and team were working in the watermelons. "Our team is paid piece rate. The more boxes we fill the more we make. The person closest to the truck has the hardest job so we switch off. This is exhausting work." #WeFeedYou

"Sergio" shares, "My coworkers and I work weeding the lettuce fields. We wear sacks to carry the weeds to the the edge of the field. These sacks can weigh up to 10 pounds and cause us to have pain in our necks and backs." #WeFeedYou