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United Farm Workers

Aug 16 • 6 tweets • 5 min read

Today the farm worker movement is out marching for #AB2183 and fair choices when organizing, free from fear and retaliation. This past Cesar Chavez Day we let California know we were ready to march.

California let us know we wouldn’t be marching alone. 🧵calmatters.org/california-div…

@CAgovernor

We’re marching for @CAgovernor Newsom’s support of #AB2183. We deserve choices in how we access the democratic process of union elections.

As things are now, elections are held on the growers’ private property under the watchful eye of the employer. fresnobee.com/news/californi…

Rooted in a historic legacy of sacrifice and resilience, our march is also a step forward.

California is ready for a bold, inclusive labor movement that will meet workers where we’re at. Solidarity, no matter where we work or where we’re from. #AB2183 latimes.com/california/sto…

https://twitter.com/UFWupdates/status/1557441727257907200

Every day of this grueling march, members of our union family have marched with us. Our communities have fed us, housed us, boosted our signal and cheered us on. Blessed by clergy and met with music, our sacrifice has been honored.

https://twitter.com/UFWupdates/status/1557441727257907200

On August 26 we will reach Sacramento, taking our message right to the steps of the Capital. Thousands-strong by then, we will be tired from the journey but strengthened by our friends.

Sí, se puede. #AB2183
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Can you join us in Sacramento on Friday August 26 to demand Gavin Newsom’s support of #AB2183 and the Californians whose work feeds this nation? Will you join our movement’s march for that final mile?

Sign up to join us, or find other ways to support: ufw.org/camarch

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