Monthly Archives: September 2013

Support Workers’ Rights to Organize at Gerawan Farms

A message from the United Farm Workers (UFW): Sign the petition so Gerawan workers can finally have their UFW contract. Gerawan Farming Inc. is on... Read More »

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Rally at Kangaroo in Support of Tobacco Farm Workers

Join the Farm Labor Organizing Committee (FLOC) and the National Farm Worker Ministry for a 30-minute rally at the RJR tobacco-purchaser Kangaroo/Pant... Read More »

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NFWM’s St. Louis office closes Sept. 19th and moves to Raleigh, NC

The national office of NFWM in St. Louis, MO will close down on September 19, 2013.  It will be several weeks before the new office in Raleigh, NC i... Read More »

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Protect Yourself from Foodborne Illness

A Message from the United Farm Workers: Every year, about 48 million people --1 in 6 Americans-- get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die fr... Read More »

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SFA Encuentro

Over the weekend of the 5th to the 8th of September three YAYAs participated in the 9th Annual Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and Student/Farmw... Read More »

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Immediate Position Available: Business Manager/Bookkeeper for NFWM

Immediate Position Available:  Business Manager/Bookkeeper National Farm Worker Ministry (NFWM), National Office, Raleigh, NC Part-time (8 hours) ... Read More »

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FAST Action for Immigration Reform

Join the Refugee & Immigration Ministries office of the Disciples Home Missions in their FAST ACTION for Immigration Reform, a 40-day prayer and ... Read More »

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October 5: National Day of Dignity and Respect

On October 5, 2013, join people of faith, labor leaders, civil rights groups, and immigrant communities and their allies for marches and rallies happ... Read More »

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First CWS Global Summit on Immigration Reform

Join the Refugee & Immigration Ministries office of the Disciples Home Missions and many other faith leaders for the first Church World Service ... Read More »

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¡Publix, escucha! Estamos en la lucha!

On Sunday, September 1st, I was honored to partake in the fight for fair food alongside my fellow YAYAs, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), and... Read More »

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