Economy Sep 01 A Labor Day story of migrant farmworker Larry Itliong’s fight for better conditions By StoryCorps
Nation Aug 15 Wildfires are growing under climate change, and the smoke is threatening farmworkers, new study says A new study shows that farmworkers are paying a heavy price by being exposed to high levels of air pollution. By Dorany Pineda, Associated Press
Health Jul 30 U.S. will buy regular flu shots for farmworkers to prevent bird flu from getting more dangerous Health officials are worried about what might happen if people are infected with bird flu and seasonal flu at the same time. It's possible the viruses could swap gene segments, in a process that scientists call reassortment. By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
Health May 30 Michigan reports another person working with cows got bird flu, the third U.S. case this year This person developed respiratory symptoms, unlike the two workers, who had only mild eye symptoms. But Michigan health officials say the farmworker was quickly provided antivirals and is recovering. By Mike Stobbe, JoNel Aleccia, Associated Press
Health Apr 11 After a rural California hospital closes, farmworkers pay the price According to the Farmworker Health Study, published earlier this year following in-depth interviews with more than 1,200 farmworkers across California, between one-third and one-half of farmworkers surveyed suffer from chronic diseases, including diabetes and hypertension. By Kerry Klein
Sep 28 California Gov. Newsom approves farmworker unionization law By Don Thompson, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved one of the most contentious bills before him this year. It's a measure aiding farmworker unionization efforts that was backed by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading
Oct 07 The U.S. will develop a federal heat standard for the first time. Here’s what advocates and labor experts want By Chloe Jones, Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado The Biden Administration recently announced new protections for people working in extreme heat, but advocates say the move is just a first step. Continue reading
Aug 10 We don’t know exactly how many people are dying from heat — here’s why By Chloe Jones, Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado Data on heat deaths is sparse and undercounted, making it difficult to predict the impact of climate change as temperatures continue to rise. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Agriculture Secretary Vilsack testifies on immigration reform for farm workers By News Desk Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is on Capitol Hill testifying about the need for immigrant farm workers and how changing the current system is beneficial not only to the workers but all Americans. Continue reading
Apr 01 Groups rush to get Florida farmworkers vaccinated By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press Farmworkers were denied priority access in Florida, unlike other states. Advocates are asking the state and counties to quickly mobilize to areas such as Homestead, south of Miami, and Immokalee, east of Naples. Continue reading