"This call from farmworkers takes on even more importance as Thanksgiving approaches. At least half of the nation’s farmworkers lack legal immigration status. The Food Empowerment Project said that while the number of undocumented workers at slaughterhouses is unknown, nearly 40% are immigrants. Both groups were declared essential workers amid the pandemic, and subsequently greatly suffered from illness. But no permanent relief followed.
“This Thanksgiving, families all over the country will enjoy the food brought to their tables by farm workers,” said Diana Tellefson Torres, UFW Foundation chief executive officer. “Farm workers demonstrated during the pandemic that they are at the very core of our food security. These hardworking men and women have earned the opportunity to apply for legal status. Let’s give thanks to those who nourish this nation by passing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act through Congress.”
~ Gabe Ortiz
"Farmworkers from nearly a dozen states are rallying in D.C. to urge action during lame duck session"
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