Carolina Sanchez, a member of the United Farm Workers union, led a successful strike at a blueberry farm in Delano, California, after the farm changed the pay rate for its workers. Ultimately, the workers won a union contract, and Sanchez was elected as the union representative at her workplace. In commemoration of Cesar Chavez Day, over 5,000 UFW members and other union members gathered in Delano for a march. The focus of the march this year was on the Trump administration’s immigration policies, as many farmworkers in California lack legal immigration status and fear being detained and deported.
UFW Secretary Treasurer Armando Elenes highlighted the high number of undocumented farmworkers in California and emphasized the need for labor protections to ensure the safety and well-being of these workers. The march featured speeches from various labor organizations and public figures, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who shared his family’s history with labor activism. Despite the challenges faced by farmworkers due to immigration policies, there are differing perspectives on the impact of these measures, with some residents expressing cautious optimism about increased ICE arrests.
The march aimed to show support for immigrant workers and stand up against racism and xenophobia. Sanchez, one of the leaders of the march, expressed hope that the event would send a message of solidarity to immigrant workers everywhere and honor the legacy of Cesar Chavez. The mobilization seeks to unite people in advocating for the rights and well-being of farmworkers in California and beyond.
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