United Farm Workers
@ufw.bsky.social
UFW - fighting for farm workers since 1962. Sí se puede!
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As the holiday season approaches, there’s no better time to support the work the people who labor so hard to feed us. Make a donation and help fund change all year long. act.seiu.org/a/holidays20... or paypal.com/paypalme/ufw... #WeFeedYou
"Adan" works under a UFW contract harvesting radishes. He appreciates the extras his contract provide to make the job more comfortable such as the yellow overalls and blue sleeve protectors that keep him dry from the moist dirt and leaves. #WeFeedYou
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Adan" works under a UFW contract harvesting radishes. He appreciates the extras his contract provide to make the job more comfortable such as the yellow overalls and blue sleeve protectors that keep him dry from the moist dirt and leaves. #WeFeedYou
"Martin" works long hours pruning grape vineyards in the Madera CA area earning CA min wage. "My hands hurt from cutting all day. Sometimes I wake up at night with my hands aching. But I still go to work in the am. This is my job and it helps pay my families bills." #WeFeedYou
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Martin" works long hours pruning grape vineyards in the Madera CA area earning CA min wage. "My hands hurt from cutting all day. Sometimes I wake up at night with my hands aching. But I still go to work in the am. This is my job and it helps pay my families bills." #WeFeedYou
"Lourdes" sent us this photo of farm workers pruning gala apple trees in WA State. "We earn 50 cents a tree and if we move fast we can make about 200 trees in a day." #WeFeedYou
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Lourdes" sent us this photo of farm workers pruning gala apple trees in WA State. "We earn 50 cents a tree and if we move fast we can make about 200 trees in a day." #WeFeedYou
"Saul" works under a UFW contract in CAs Imperial Valley fields as a tractor driver. "I've done this for many years. I'm happy because I have very good health insurance that covers me and my family. Thanks to my union contract, I don't pay anything for it." #WeFeedYou
December 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Saul" works under a UFW contract in CAs Imperial Valley fields as a tractor driver. "I've done this for many years. I'm happy because I have very good health insurance that covers me and my family. Thanks to my union contract, I don't pay anything for it." #WeFeedYou
As the holiday season approaches, there’s no better time to support the work the people who labor so hard to feed us. Make a donation and help fund change all year long. act.seiu.org/a/holidays20... or paypal.com/paypalme/ufw... #WeFeedYou
December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As the holiday season approaches, there’s no better time to support the work the people who labor so hard to feed us. Make a donation and help fund change all year long. act.seiu.org/a/holidays20... or paypal.com/paypalme/ufw... #WeFeedYou
Workers in the area of Huron CA are harvesting pomegranates. "Sita" shares, "We have to climb up and down ladders all day. At this time of year it can get dangerous as the dew makes the ladder slippery. This can cause accidents if we are not careful." #WeFeedYou
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Workers in the area of Huron CA are harvesting pomegranates. "Sita" shares, "We have to climb up and down ladders all day. At this time of year it can get dangerous as the dew makes the ladder slippery. This can cause accidents if we are not careful." #WeFeedYou
"Raúl" was picking oranges in Visalia CA. "We fill 5 bins in a 6 hours and get paid $24 per bin. This work is hard on our bodies as we need to go up and down a 16 foot ladder while carrying 60 -80 lbs of oranges. But it's year round work that feeds our families." #WeFeedYou
December 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Raúl" was picking oranges in Visalia CA. "We fill 5 bins in a 6 hours and get paid $24 per bin. This work is hard on our bodies as we need to go up and down a 16 foot ladder while carrying 60 -80 lbs of oranges. But it's year round work that feeds our families." #WeFeedYou
12/16/65 - @uaw.org Pres. Walter Reuther is 1st national figure to visit Delano 3 months into grape walkouts, bringing much needed support to the strikers. Reuther carried a “Huelga” sign & marched through Delano besides Cesar Chavez & Larry Itliong, defying a city ban on such demos.
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
12/16/65 - @uaw.org Pres. Walter Reuther is 1st national figure to visit Delano 3 months into grape walkouts, bringing much needed support to the strikers. Reuther carried a “Huelga” sign & marched through Delano besides Cesar Chavez & Larry Itliong, defying a city ban on such demos.
"Erica" shared a photo of a crew harvesting the last remaining grapes of the season in Mettler, CA. The styrofoam boxes indicate that they will be exported or sent directly to cold storage. #WeFeedYou
December 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Erica" shared a photo of a crew harvesting the last remaining grapes of the season in Mettler, CA. The styrofoam boxes indicate that they will be exported or sent directly to cold storage. #WeFeedYou
SOLIDARITY! Sunnyside WA farm workers were proud to participate in Starbucks baristas "Stop buying Starbucks Day of action." Farmworkers stand in solidarity w/ striking @sbworkersunited.org workers who've been fighting for a fair union contract for almost 4 years. #NoContractNoCoffee
December 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
SOLIDARITY! Sunnyside WA farm workers were proud to participate in Starbucks baristas "Stop buying Starbucks Day of action." Farmworkers stand in solidarity w/ striking @sbworkersunited.org workers who've been fighting for a fair union contract for almost 4 years. #NoContractNoCoffee
These Ventura County farm workers are part of a weeding crew. The leek fields have just been planted and workers are hoeing to remove weeds. This is critical as leeks grow slowly at the start and cannot compete with fast-growing weeds for light, water, and nutrients. #WeFeedYou
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
These Ventura County farm workers are part of a weeding crew. The leek fields have just been planted and workers are hoeing to remove weeds. This is critical as leeks grow slowly at the start and cannot compete with fast-growing weeds for light, water, and nutrients. #WeFeedYou
Windmill mushroom workers have been subjected to intimidation retaliation and firings. Now they will finally get their day in court as WA Supreme Court agrees to hear their appeal.
Read the press release at: www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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Read the press release at: www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
@columbialegal.bsky.social
December 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Windmill mushroom workers have been subjected to intimidation retaliation and firings. Now they will finally get their day in court as WA Supreme Court agrees to hear their appeal.
Read the press release at: www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
@columbialegal.bsky.social
Read the press release at: www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
@columbialegal.bsky.social
A poinsettia nursery in Camarillo is preparing to send out the last of this seasons flowers. The one time medicinal plant is now a a common holiday decoration in households around the world. #WeFeedYou
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A poinsettia nursery in Camarillo is preparing to send out the last of this seasons flowers. The one time medicinal plant is now a a common holiday decoration in households around the world. #WeFeedYou
Kern County farm workers are harvesting fresh bok choy after a recent rain. The fields are muddy and that makes makes walking through them to harvest difficult. #WeFeedYou
December 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Kern County farm workers are harvesting fresh bok choy after a recent rain. The fields are muddy and that makes makes walking through them to harvest difficult. #WeFeedYou
"Arnulfo" shares, "At this time of year it is very difficult to do this work. We work in freezing temps. On rainy days the ladders get very slippery. The work required to prune apple trees is very demanding and the low piece rate we make doesn't cover our expenses." #WeFeedYou
December 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Arnulfo" shares, "At this time of year it is very difficult to do this work. We work in freezing temps. On rainy days the ladders get very slippery. The work required to prune apple trees is very demanding and the low piece rate we make doesn't cover our expenses." #WeFeedYou
"Ian" is pruning grapevines in Fresno CA. "I earn $45/row. It takes me 4 hrs to prune it. It's hard on my body. My neck hurts from looking up, my arms hurt from the heavy shears & my legs ache from trudging through the mud. We can't meet expenses at this time of year." #WeFeedYou
December 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Ian" is pruning grapevines in Fresno CA. "I earn $45/row. It takes me 4 hrs to prune it. It's hard on my body. My neck hurts from looking up, my arms hurt from the heavy shears & my legs ache from trudging through the mud. We can't meet expenses at this time of year." #WeFeedYou
"Mari" works under a UFW contract at a plant nursery in Tulare County. She's skillfully going through bins of different types of roses by hand to make sure that they're good for packaging and shipping. Her contract guarantees her good wages with a increase in January. #WeFeedYou
December 13, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Mari" works under a UFW contract at a plant nursery in Tulare County. She's skillfully going through bins of different types of roses by hand to make sure that they're good for packaging and shipping. Her contract guarantees her good wages with a increase in January. #WeFeedYou
"Julio" is working piece rate pruning cherry trees in WA State. He earns $1.80 per tree and prunes an average of 50 to 60 trees a day. "My arms ache at the end of the day from holding up the shears all day long." #WeFeedYou
December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Julio" is working piece rate pruning cherry trees in WA State. He earns $1.80 per tree and prunes an average of 50 to 60 trees a day. "My arms ache at the end of the day from holding up the shears all day long." #WeFeedYou
"Gia" has worked in Watsonville California strawberries for the last 13 years. "Right now, we're planting strawberries. I get very tired from bending over and walking all day. It's even harder after it rains and the ground is all muddy." #WeFeedYou
December 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Gia" has worked in Watsonville California strawberries for the last 13 years. "Right now, we're planting strawberries. I get very tired from bending over and walking all day. It's even harder after it rains and the ground is all muddy." #WeFeedYou
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This is one of the most powerful accounts on Bluesky- raising awareness for the hardworking and skilled people who grow and harvest our food. I wish there was a Uk equivalent account. Without farmers and farm workers there would be no food for any of us.
On #GivingTuesday, there’s no better time to make a difference for the men and women who feed this country. We’re grateful for each of our many friends, and all you do on behalf of farm workers. act.seiu.org/a/givingtues... #WeFeedYou
December 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This is one of the most powerful accounts on Bluesky- raising awareness for the hardworking and skilled people who grow and harvest our food. I wish there was a Uk equivalent account. Without farmers and farm workers there would be no food for any of us.
The Virgin of Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico, has led UFW marches since the pilgrimage from Delano to Sacramento in 1966. She’s still leading the way today. #WeFeedYou
December 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Virgin of Guadalupe, patron saint of Mexico, has led UFW marches since the pilgrimage from Delano to Sacramento in 1966. She’s still leading the way today. #WeFeedYou
"Rafa" says it was a bit over 40° and damp and foggy when he began pruning grapevines this morning in Madera CA. "I earn minimum wage. This cold damp weather makes our bones ache, but I'm grateful for the work, since there is very little work at this time of year." #WeFeedYou
December 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Rafa" says it was a bit over 40° and damp and foggy when he began pruning grapevines this morning in Madera CA. "I earn minimum wage. This cold damp weather makes our bones ache, but I'm grateful for the work, since there is very little work at this time of year." #WeFeedYou
"Santi" harvests pomegranates in Fresno CA. "We carry heavy sacks that weight up to 60lbs. It's hard work at a very low wage. We only earn minimum wage. But there aren't a lot of jobs at this time of year, so we don't have a choice. We need to feed our families." #WeFeedYou
December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Santi" harvests pomegranates in Fresno CA. "We carry heavy sacks that weight up to 60lbs. It's hard work at a very low wage. We only earn minimum wage. But there aren't a lot of jobs at this time of year, so we don't have a choice. We need to feed our families." #WeFeedYou
"Juana" is harvesting citrus in Fresno CA. "It's a hard job. I climb a 20 foot ladder carrying an 80lb sack of oranges. It takes 2-3 hrs to fill the bin in the picture. I earn $35-50/bin depending on the type. I work hard to provide food and shelter for me and my son." #WeFeedYou
December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
"Juana" is harvesting citrus in Fresno CA. "It's a hard job. I climb a 20 foot ladder carrying an 80lb sack of oranges. It takes 2-3 hrs to fill the bin in the picture. I earn $35-50/bin depending on the type. I work hard to provide food and shelter for me and my son." #WeFeedYou
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December 9, 2025 at 9:38 PM
A really good place to do your Christmas shopping is at the United Farm Workers shop. Spend your dollars on goodies that will help protect the rights of those who feed us. Support @ufw.bsky.social ! ✊🏼
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