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Aug 10 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
Our march continues to grow. As we march, our sights are set on Sacramento and on our right to vote in union elections without intimidation or fear.

@GavinNewsom, sign #AB2183. A woman in a sun hat leads ...
To follow our progress, to learn more about #AB2183, to join our march, or to donate: ufw.org/caagvotingchoi…
Farm workers are marching 335 miles across CA’s Central Valley. Today’s path covers 18 miles of that hot and dusty road. We arrive in Sacramento on Aug 26.

We demand @GavinNewsom’s support of workers like us who put food on America’s tables. #AB2183
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Now on Day 8, with two weeks of road still stretched before us, we are greeted with support. They’re joining our march, housing and feeding us each evening, and finding us along the way to provide cold drinks and encouragement. #AB2183 A young person holds a hand...A woman serving cold juice ...

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