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John,
In 1966, California farmworkers marched from Delano to the state capitol in Sacramento to call for justice in the fields. This summer the United Farm Workers, organizers, and supporters from across California have been retracing this historic pilgrimage, walking as far as 22-miles a day in scorching summer heat to March for the Governor’s Signature on a law that would allow them to vote in union elections whenever and wherever they feel safe, free from intimidation.
Last week, fast-food workers with Fight for $15 joined the march as they continue to wage their own fight to empower 557,000 fast-food workers–nearly 80% of whom are Latino, AAPI, Black, and immigrants – with a stronger voice at the workplace to get minimum standards for pay, working conditions, and safety in the fast food industry. Meanwhile, Amazon workers in the Inland Empire walked off the job to demand liveable wages, safety measures amid extreme heat, and an end to retaliation. From the fields to the warehouses, workers feed our nation, supply our homes with the things we need, and contribute to the health and wealth of our state.
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Artwork by: Brenda Barrios |
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For years, Californians have been taking action to fight for workers’ rights. Now, we are in a moment where we can act decisively to build worker power and demand corporate accountability.
Stay tuned – Californians are taking #HotLaborSummer seriously. In the coming weeks, we'll be sharing more stories from the field and uplifting the voices of We Are California to remind us that when we fight together, we win. |
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In Solidarity,
Victor Suarez, We Are California |
