Tampa Bay YAYA events
On September 17-18, members of Tampa Bay YAYA participated in a series of events that were put together to recruit new members and educate YAYAs about... Read More »
Tag Archives: Florida
Update on NFWM & CIW
by Bert Perry, NFWM Florida [caption id="attachment_1406" align="alignright" width="212" caption="Bert Perry as marshall at the UCC CIW march July 20... Read More »
Call Publix Supermarkets in support of the CIW
A message from Interfaith Action of SW Florida: After a long journey by bicycle from Immokalee to Lakeland, Publix's CEO Ed Crenshaw refused to even ... Read More »
Tags: CIW, Coalition of Immokalee Workers, Farm Workers, Florida, Publix Supermarkets
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Bike Pilgrimage to Publix HQ with the CIW
On a rainy Tuesday morning, September 6, Orlando YAYA members Juan Barredo and Katie Gillett joined the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and allie... Read More »
Tags: CIW, Coalition of Immokalee Workers, Farm Workers, Florida, Publix Supermarkets
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Free Skool Class: Farm Worker Struggles 101
Free Skool Class: Farm Worker Struggles 101 Join Tampa Bay YAYA and learn about the issues faced by farm workers in the United States! FREE SKOOL C... Read More »
Tags: Farm Workers, Florida
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2011 NFWM Board Meeting
On Aug 26-27, YAYA members Jimmy Dunson (Tampa Bay YAYA), Drew Beres and Jenny Lee (Olympia YAYA) attended the 2011 Fall Board Meeting for the Nationa... Read More »
Tags: Farm Workers, Florida, NFWM, Oregon, Washington State
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School Supply Fair in Apopka
On Tuesday, August 16th, YAYA participated in a health and school supply fair at the Apopka Family Learning Center, whose aim is to "Empower Childre... Read More »
Tags: Farm Workers, Florida
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Bike Fixup Day
On a sweltering Sunday afternoon, August 7, five YAYA volunteers and two amazing bike master friends- Stephen and Tyler from the Rusted Chain Bike Col... Read More »
Tags: Farm Workers, Florida
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Film Screening w/ St. Pete for Peace
On July 27, 8:30 pm, YAYA and St. Pete for Peace showed two, very touching, short films to raise awareness for the farmworkers' struggle that continue... Read More »
Tags: California, Farm Workers, Florida, UFW, United Farm Workers
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FL Youth Network Statewide Meeting
On July 23rd I attended a couple workshops at Hope Community Center in Apopka. The Florida Youth Network was having a big immersion trip, with almost... Read More »
Tags: Florida, Immigration
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