Recently passed in the House of Representatives, the “Farmwork Modernization Act” is a re-brand of a bill introduced by the Trump administration. According to Edgar Franks, Political Director of Familias […]
Washington apple workers struggle for better COVID protection
Migrant apple processors in Washington state continue to struggle to get adequate PPE from their employers against COVID-19. They live in bunk-bed sleeping dorms with 8-12 people in a small […]
Franks gives Update on the Apple packers strike
Jan talks with political director for Familias Unidas por la Justicia, Edgar Franks, for an update on the apple packers’ strikes for better COVID protection in Washington State.
Apple-packing strikes to COVID increase
Workers in the apple-packing industry in Washington State’s Yakima Valley are not receiving sufficient protection from COVID-19, according to Edgar Franks, Political Director of the union Familias Unidas por la […]