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Farmworker Assoc. FL @FWAFL

Building power among farmworker and rural poor communities throughout the state of Florida since 1983.

Joined November 2009
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Farmworker Assoc. FL@FWAFL
4 Apr 2024
Let's Veto HB 433! Signed this to protect outside workers! act.citizen.org/page/65847/a…
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A heartfelt thank you to Saint Margaret Catholic Church and School for thinking of FWAF during their food drive! Your generous truckload of donations will go a long way in supporting our community!
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Thanks to Aaron, FWAF Apopka Area Organizer, for tabling at the Community Event at Wekiva High School in Apopka on Saturday, April 12, sharing information about the work of FWAF, raising awareness and making contacts. Thanks, Aaron!
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Thank you to the Mexican Consulate in Orlando for coming to our Apopka office on Friday, April 11th to help community members get their passports.
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bit.ly/4iagalE "Pointing to the federal government’s power to regulate immigration, a U.S. district judge Friday temporarily blocked a new Florida law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants."
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Florida’s vibrant economy has long thrived because of its diverse communities, fueled by a constant flow of immigrants, both as visitors but also as those who helped found, build, and sustain this state’s businesses and key industries. bit.ly/4i3CYDv
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bit.ly/3QXPhGm "Florida's public employees face twin crises as federal collective bargaining rights suddenly disappear and state government jobs are cut, leaving workers uncertain about their futures and the stability of essential services."
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bit.ly/3RAptAc "Million of meals to feed Tampa Bay families could be at risk, due to new federal cuts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture."
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bit.ly/3RwB3MG "On the morning of March 25, farmworker organizer Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez was forcibly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who stopped his car while he was driving his wife to work in Skagit County, Washington."

With Detention of Beloved Farmworker Organizer, ICE Comes for the Labor Movement

“We believe he was targeted,” says the political director of the farmworker union that Alfredo Juarez helped to create.

truthout.org
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FWAF stands in solidarity with our Brother Lelo and with Familias Unidas in standing up for the farmworker community and living his truth and values for justice. Sign Petition Here: win.newmode.net/realfoodmedi…
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Celebrating the creativity and expertise of farmworkers who power our food supply and inspire a healthier future for everyone!
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From seed to harvest, their work sustains us all. Celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week and the tireless efforts of our agricultural workforce!
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Every grain counts, every hand matters. Celebrate the valuable work of farmworkers during this week of recognition!
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Showing hope and acknowledging daily effort. Join the celebration of National Farmworker Awareness Week!
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Honoring the hands that feed our nation. Celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week (March 25–31, 2025) by recognizing the resilience and dedication of our agricultural heroes! #farmworkerawarenessweek #farmworkers
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Trump and Co. might be trying to scrub data put out by DOL and BLS, but some of that information is already captured in latest report from @foodchainworker, which finds that food workers are still one of the largest and most exploited working groups: bit.ly/FoodWorkerData2025
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On Monday, February 24th, FWAF staff traveled to Quincy in North Florida to march in solidarity with our colleagues, members and allies in support of farmworkers and immigrants in our state and around the country.
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Fannie Lou Hamer was a fearless advocate for voting rights, economic justice, and food sovereignty. Despite enduring violence and systemic racism, she never stopped organizing for Black political power and dignity.
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bbc.in/43cPpJu FWAF was founded by Haitian, African American and Hispanic farmworkers and our membership includes Haitian farmworkers. There are thousands of Haitian farmworkers in Florida. This will impact the economy in Florida.

Trump ends deportation protection for 500,000 Haitians

The move comes amid deteriorating conditions in the Caribbean country.

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"Los cambios en la política de migración bajo la administración Trump están infundiendo miedo en las escuelas de Florida, mientras educadores y defensores advierten de sus efectos sobre los estudiantes y las familias." bit.ly/3QoTFOp
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bit.ly/41nTyZB EATS Act is dangerous for agriculture, for farmworkers, and for health.
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