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36 food worker groups organizing across the food supply chain and building power together | Banner art by Emitxin | https://linktr.ee/foodchainworkers
36 food worker groups organizing across the food supply chain and building power together | Banner art by Emitxin | https://linktr.ee/foodchainworkers
Alongside the violent occupation of cities like Minneapolis, this administration is waging a frontal attack on workers and our human rights. People are kidnapped at work, in Home Depot parking lots, on construction sites, on farms, on their way to and from work.
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ICE OUT OF MINNESOTA! ICE OUT OF OUR COMMUNITIES! - Food Chain Workers Alliance
Minnesota labor unions and community groups have endorsed a general economic strike on Friday, January 23.
foodchainworkers.org
January 23, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Alongside the violent occupation of cities like Minneapolis, this administration is waging a frontal attack on workers and our human rights. People are kidnapped at work, in Home Depot parking lots, on construction sites, on farms, on their way to and from work.
foodchainworkers.org/2026/01/ice-...
foodchainworkers.org/2026/01/ice-...
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Thousands outside Terminal 1 at the Minneapolis airport now.
January 23, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Thousands outside Terminal 1 at the Minneapolis airport now.
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"One way the union responded to this crisis two weeks ago was by starting a massive public food distribution system so that union members do not go hungry while they are in hiding."
Minnesotans are organizing against ICE.
#GeneralStrike
Minnesotans are organizing against ICE.
#GeneralStrike
How One Minnesota Union Is Helping Members Survive the Federal Siege
UNITE HERE Local 17 is one of many unions, community organizations and faith groups calling for a work stoppage tomorrow, showing a key way Minnesotans are organizing against ICE.
inthesetimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM
"One way the union responded to this crisis two weeks ago was by starting a massive public food distribution system so that union members do not go hungry while they are in hiding."
Minnesotans are organizing against ICE.
#GeneralStrike
Minnesotans are organizing against ICE.
#GeneralStrike
Farmworkers are one of the only groups excluded from the right to organize, but that could change in WA: “We're tired of hearing the excuse from the agricultural industry that giving farmworkers the same rights as everyone else will run farms out of business.”
www.thestranger.com/news/2026/01...
www.thestranger.com/news/2026/01...
State Bills Bring Farmworkers to the Table
Two bills in Olympia could create a collective bargaining structure for the hundreds of thousands of farmworkers in Washington to band together to negotiate for fair wages, workplace protections, and ...
www.thestranger.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Farmworkers are one of the only groups excluded from the right to organize, but that could change in WA: “We're tired of hearing the excuse from the agricultural industry that giving farmworkers the same rights as everyone else will run farms out of business.”
www.thestranger.com/news/2026/01...
www.thestranger.com/news/2026/01...
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“We’re just encouraging everybody in Minnesota, and I understand now it’s gotten national and international traction, to stand in solidarity on the 23rd that what is happening here is unconstitutional and is dangerous.”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
‘We have to stand together’: Minnesota economic blackout organizers push to take demonstrations nationwide
Minnesotans urged not to work, shop or go to school as part of protests against ICE and the death of Renee Nicole Good
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:42 PM
“We’re just encouraging everybody in Minnesota, and I understand now it’s gotten national and international traction, to stand in solidarity on the 23rd that what is happening here is unconstitutional and is dangerous.”
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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An internal memo from ICE suggests that agents are authorized to enter the homes of immigrants and citizens alike without a judicial warrant — an assertion that violates the Fourth Amendment and several years of caselaw stating otherwise.
Whistleblowers Reveal ICE Memo Authorizing Agents to Conduct Warrantless Searches
The memo directly contradicts the Fourth Amendment, years of caselaw, and ICE’s own training manuals.
buff.ly
January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
An internal memo from ICE suggests that agents are authorized to enter the homes of immigrants and citizens alike without a judicial warrant — an assertion that violates the Fourth Amendment and several years of caselaw stating otherwise.
Since 1966, migrant workers from the Caribbean and Mexico have contributed billions to Canada's Employment Insurance (EI) coffers. But in times of crisis like Hurricane Melissa that ravaged Jamaica, these same workers were not able apply for benefits, even after returning home to total devastation.
January 21, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Since 1966, migrant workers from the Caribbean and Mexico have contributed billions to Canada's Employment Insurance (EI) coffers. But in times of crisis like Hurricane Melissa that ravaged Jamaica, these same workers were not able apply for benefits, even after returning home to total devastation.
‼️ LIVE NOW --- farmworkers and their families are testifying at the Washington State capitol in Olympia as part of the @foodjusticec2c.bsky.social annual farmworker tribunal: fb.watch/ELHqmjWeoL/
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January 20, 2026 at 9:35 PM
‼️ LIVE NOW --- farmworkers and their families are testifying at the Washington State capitol in Olympia as part of the @foodjusticec2c.bsky.social annual farmworker tribunal: fb.watch/ELHqmjWeoL/
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🚌 To the Capitol we go!
Our members woke up at 4 AM today to fight for the rights of immigrant families across NY by urging Albany legislators to pass the New York for All act.
#NY4All is the best defense our communities have against the federal deportation agenda. Time to pass it. ✊
Our members woke up at 4 AM today to fight for the rights of immigrant families across NY by urging Albany legislators to pass the New York for All act.
#NY4All is the best defense our communities have against the federal deportation agenda. Time to pass it. ✊
January 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM
🚌 To the Capitol we go!
Our members woke up at 4 AM today to fight for the rights of immigrant families across NY by urging Albany legislators to pass the New York for All act.
#NY4All is the best defense our communities have against the federal deportation agenda. Time to pass it. ✊
Our members woke up at 4 AM today to fight for the rights of immigrant families across NY by urging Albany legislators to pass the New York for All act.
#NY4All is the best defense our communities have against the federal deportation agenda. Time to pass it. ✊
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New Yorkers from across the state are joining today’s action for #NY4All.
We’re here to demand that our leaders pass the New York for All Act to ensure our state resources are never used to disappear our neighbors.
See how else this bill can defend immigrant communities. ⬇️
We’re here to demand that our leaders pass the New York for All Act to ensure our state resources are never used to disappear our neighbors.
See how else this bill can defend immigrant communities. ⬇️
January 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
New Yorkers from across the state are joining today’s action for #NY4All.
We’re here to demand that our leaders pass the New York for All Act to ensure our state resources are never used to disappear our neighbors.
See how else this bill can defend immigrant communities. ⬇️
We’re here to demand that our leaders pass the New York for All Act to ensure our state resources are never used to disappear our neighbors.
See how else this bill can defend immigrant communities. ⬇️
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It is now confirmed from multiple sources that ICE shot a legal observer dead on Portland in Minneapolis between 34th and 33rd street. The victim is dead
January 7, 2026 at 4:28 PM
It is now confirmed from multiple sources that ICE shot a legal observer dead on Portland in Minneapolis between 34th and 33rd street. The victim is dead
🧵 2025 IN REVIEW (part two): the FCWA #OrganizingInstitute is empowering new leaders! 2025 saw our 3rd organizer fellowship and 8th leadership development cohort, bringing workers and organizers from across North America and all sectors of the food chain together to build skills and solidarity 🤝
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🧵 2025 IN REVIEW (part two): the FCWA #OrganizingInstitute is empowering new leaders! 2025 saw our 3rd organizer fellowship and 8th leadership development cohort, bringing workers and organizers from across North America and all sectors of the food chain together to build skills and solidarity 🤝
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NEW: A lax regulatory environment has led to the widespread abuse of farmworkers — including threats of violence, stolen wages and forced labor.
Experts say the Fair Food Program's reforms could help.
But few farms have signed on.
Experts say the Fair Food Program's reforms could help.
But few farms have signed on.
Farmworkers Are Frequently Exploited. But Few Farms Participate in a Program That Experts Say Could Prevent Abuse.
Experts say the Fair Food Program has helped improve conditions for farmworkers. But farms and produce buyers across the country have resisted joining.
www.propublica.org
December 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
NEW: A lax regulatory environment has led to the widespread abuse of farmworkers — including threats of violence, stolen wages and forced labor.
Experts say the Fair Food Program's reforms could help.
But few farms have signed on.
Experts say the Fair Food Program's reforms could help.
But few farms have signed on.
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The Trump administration is letting bosses get away with rampant wage theft.
Penalties for bosses who break wage and hour laws has fallen a staggering 94% during the second Trump administration.
Workplace health and safety penalties have also dropped 45%.
goodjobsfirst.org/worker-prote...
Penalties for bosses who break wage and hour laws has fallen a staggering 94% during the second Trump administration.
Workplace health and safety penalties have also dropped 45%.
goodjobsfirst.org/worker-prote...
Worker Protections in Freefall: The Collapse of Federal Labor Enforcement under the Second Trump Administration - Good Jobs First
Worker Protections in Freefall: The Collapse of Federal Labor Enforcement under the Second Trump Administration - Good Jobs First
goodjobsfirst.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The Trump administration is letting bosses get away with rampant wage theft.
Penalties for bosses who break wage and hour laws has fallen a staggering 94% during the second Trump administration.
Workplace health and safety penalties have also dropped 45%.
goodjobsfirst.org/worker-prote...
Penalties for bosses who break wage and hour laws has fallen a staggering 94% during the second Trump administration.
Workplace health and safety penalties have also dropped 45%.
goodjobsfirst.org/worker-prote...
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From Chicago to LA, masked armed men are dragging people off the street, out of cars, from places of employment, and disappearing them into detention centers for deportation
Join our webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 17, to hear from union members fighting back labornotes.org/events/2025/...
Join our webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 17, to hear from union members fighting back labornotes.org/events/2025/...
Workers Organize to Resist ICE
ICE has invaded our cities and communities across the US are under assault. From Chicago to LA, in cities large and small, masked armed men are dragging people off the street, out of their cars, and f...
labornotes.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
From Chicago to LA, masked armed men are dragging people off the street, out of cars, from places of employment, and disappearing them into detention centers for deportation
Join our webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 17, to hear from union members fighting back labornotes.org/events/2025/...
Join our webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 17, to hear from union members fighting back labornotes.org/events/2025/...
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WJCNY supports the passage of this act! Contact your state representative.
Passing the Access to Representation Act would protect all immigrant New Yorkers by providing universal legal representation.
Protecting immigrant families isn't a partisan issue, it's a human issue. ❤️ 🗽
@heyitsmurad.bsky.social
www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
Protecting immigrant families isn't a partisan issue, it's a human issue. ❤️ 🗽
@heyitsmurad.bsky.social
www.timesunion.com/opinion/arti...
Commentary: On protecting immigrants, will New York choose complicity or courage?
Three major pieces of legislation — the New York for All Act, the Access to Representation Act and the BUILD Act — will help the state defend its immigrant residents.
www.timesunion.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
WJCNY supports the passage of this act! Contact your state representative.
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Hundreds of fast food workers, Starbucks baristas on ULP strike, @sagaftra.org members, and allies are in Los Angeles RIGHT NOW demanding Starbucks finalizes a fair union contract.
The longer @sbworkersunited.org's ULP strike goes on, the more the labor movement is showing up!
#NoContractNoCoffee!
The longer @sbworkersunited.org's ULP strike goes on, the more the labor movement is showing up!
#NoContractNoCoffee!
December 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Hundreds of fast food workers, Starbucks baristas on ULP strike, @sagaftra.org members, and allies are in Los Angeles RIGHT NOW demanding Starbucks finalizes a fair union contract.
The longer @sbworkersunited.org's ULP strike goes on, the more the labor movement is showing up!
#NoContractNoCoffee!
The longer @sbworkersunited.org's ULP strike goes on, the more the labor movement is showing up!
#NoContractNoCoffee!
🧵 2025 IN REVIEW (part one) Here's what YOU made possible by supporting FCWA this year 🔥✊
December 15, 2025 at 9:39 PM
🧵 2025 IN REVIEW (part one) Here's what YOU made possible by supporting FCWA this year 🔥✊
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🚨 STATEMENT: ICE Enters NYC Shelters Without Judicial Warrants in Violation of Sanctuary Policies
“No New Yorker should be terrorized by Trump’s ICE while accessing City services." Murad Awawdeh
“No New Yorker should be terrorized by Trump’s ICE while accessing City services." Murad Awawdeh
December 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🚨 STATEMENT: ICE Enters NYC Shelters Without Judicial Warrants in Violation of Sanctuary Policies
“No New Yorker should be terrorized by Trump’s ICE while accessing City services." Murad Awawdeh
“No New Yorker should be terrorized by Trump’s ICE while accessing City services." Murad Awawdeh
Support farmworker communities impacted by flooding in WA:
1. Call WA reps to demand Paid Hazard Leave for workers.
2. Contact [email protected] to respond to emergency exploitative work incidents.
3. Donate to C2C: www.foodjustice.org/donate-1.
www.foodjustice.org/blog/2025/12...
1. Call WA reps to demand Paid Hazard Leave for workers.
2. Contact [email protected] to respond to emergency exploitative work incidents.
3. Donate to C2C: www.foodjustice.org/donate-1.
www.foodjustice.org/blog/2025/12...
How Much is a Farmworkers Life Worth? — C2C
We are human and our lives are not to be sacrificed during a climate emergency! As floodwaters rose in Skagit Valley, the majority of farms and businesses respected the County’s emergency eva...
www.foodjustice.org
December 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Support farmworker communities impacted by flooding in WA:
1. Call WA reps to demand Paid Hazard Leave for workers.
2. Contact [email protected] to respond to emergency exploitative work incidents.
3. Donate to C2C: www.foodjustice.org/donate-1.
www.foodjustice.org/blog/2025/12...
1. Call WA reps to demand Paid Hazard Leave for workers.
2. Contact [email protected] to respond to emergency exploitative work incidents.
3. Donate to C2C: www.foodjustice.org/donate-1.
www.foodjustice.org/blog/2025/12...
"Most residents were Spanish speakers, complicating their access to information, and some may have been concerned about immigration enforcement at the shelter."
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Language, fear of targeting complicates immigrant flood response
Some immigrants and farmworkers have been navigating extra challenges this week amid historic flooding in Western Washington, advocates said.
www.seattletimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"Most residents were Spanish speakers, complicating their access to information, and some may have been concerned about immigration enforcement at the shelter."
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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The New York for All Act must be passed to protect our immigrant neighbors.
NY's elected officials should either stand with the vulnerable or stand aside! 🗽✊
Murad Awawdeh
https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/protecting-immigrants-new-york-choose-complicity-21237525.php
NY's elected officials should either stand with the vulnerable or stand aside! 🗽✊
Murad Awawdeh
https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/protecting-immigrants-new-york-choose-complicity-21237525.php
Commentary: On protecting immigrants, will New York choose complicity or courage?
Three major pieces of legislation — the New York for All Act, the Access to Representation Act and the BUILD Act — will help the state defend its immigrant residents.
www.timesunion.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The New York for All Act must be passed to protect our immigrant neighbors.
NY's elected officials should either stand with the vulnerable or stand aside! 🗽✊
Murad Awawdeh
https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/protecting-immigrants-new-york-choose-complicity-21237525.php
NY's elected officials should either stand with the vulnerable or stand aside! 🗽✊
Murad Awawdeh
https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/protecting-immigrants-new-york-choose-complicity-21237525.php
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The creator of ICEBlock is suing several Trump officials for saying the app “incites violence,” leading to it being unduly removed from the Apple Store. “The U.S. government used its regulatory power to coerce a private platform to suppress First Amendment-protected expression,” the lawsuit states.
Lawsuit: White House Pushed Apple to Remove ICE Tracking App From Store
Several Trump officials made unsubstantiated claims that the app encouraged or led to violent outcomes.
truthout.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The creator of ICEBlock is suing several Trump officials for saying the app “incites violence,” leading to it being unduly removed from the Apple Store. “The U.S. government used its regulatory power to coerce a private platform to suppress First Amendment-protected expression,” the lawsuit states.
"From the administration’s perspective, cutting the wage makes it more attractive for growers to replace their existing workforce with H-2A workers... the message to current workers would be, if you even ask for the legal minimum wage you’ll be replaced."
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The Power Imbalance at the Root of the H-2A Farmworker Visa Program
Changes to the H-2A farmworker visa by the Trump Administration create more openings for exploitation and abuse.
americancommunitymedia.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"From the administration’s perspective, cutting the wage makes it more attractive for growers to replace their existing workforce with H-2A workers... the message to current workers would be, if you even ask for the legal minimum wage you’ll be replaced."
americancommunitymedia.org/immigration/...
americancommunitymedia.org/immigration/...