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Farmworker Assoc. FL

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Building power among farmworker and rural poor communities throughout the state of Florida since 1983.

Apopka, FL
Joined November 2009
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
2 years
Let's Veto HB 433! Signed this to protect outside workers! https://t.co/ymPpTw5dnq
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
10 months
A heartfelt thank you to Saint Margaret Catholic Church and School for thinking of FWAF during their food drive! Your generous truckload of donations will go a long way in supporting our community!
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
10 months
Thanks to Aaron, FWAF Apopka Area Organizer, for tabling at the Community Event at Wekiva High School in Apopka on Saturday, April 12, sharing information about the work of FWAF, raising awareness and making contacts. Thanks, Aaron!
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
10 months
Thank you to the Mexican Consulate in Orlando for coming to our Apopka office on Friday, April 11th to help community members get their passports.
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
11 months
https://t.co/DM53OCGmJd "Pointing to the federal government’s power to regulate immigration, a U.S. district judge Friday temporarily blocked a new Florida law aimed at cracking down on undocumented immigrants."
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
11 months
Florida’s vibrant economy has long thrived because of its diverse communities, fueled by a constant flow of immigrants, both as visitors but also as those who helped found, build, and sustain this state’s businesses and key industries. https://t.co/vxjkyDjLxe
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
11 months
https://t.co/tzJ36R10L8 "Florida's public employees face twin crises as federal collective bargaining rights suddenly disappear and state government jobs are cut, leaving workers uncertain about their futures and the stability of essential services."
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Farmworker Assoc. FL
11 months
https://t.co/cbv47OaK8j "Million of meals to feed Tampa Bay families could be at risk, due to new federal cuts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture."
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Farmworker Assoc. FL
11 months
https://t.co/AVhDhFnnKG "On the morning of March 25, farmworker organizer Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez was forcibly detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents who stopped his car while he was driving his wife to work in Skagit County, Washington."
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truthout.org
“We believe he was targeted,” says the political director of the farmworker union that Alfredo Juarez helped to create.
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
11 months
FWAF stands in solidarity with our Brother Lelo and with Familias Unidas in standing up for the farmworker community and living his truth and values for justice. Sign Petition Here: https://t.co/GWpm4iZgEE
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
11 months
Celebrating the creativity and expertise of farmworkers who power our food supply and inspire a healthier future for everyone!
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
11 months
From seed to harvest, their work sustains us all. Celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week and the tireless efforts of our agricultural workforce!
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
11 months
Every grain counts, every hand matters. Celebrate the valuable work of farmworkers during this week of recognition!
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
11 months
Showing hope and acknowledging daily effort. Join the celebration of National Farmworker Awareness Week!
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
11 months
Honoring the hands that feed our nation. Celebrate National Farmworker Awareness Week (March 25–31, 2025) by recognizing the resilience and dedication of our agricultural heroes! #farmworkerawarenessweek #farmworkers
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
1 year
Trump and Co. might be trying to scrub data put out by DOL and BLS, but some of that information is already captured in latest report from @foodchainworker, which finds that food workers are still one of the largest and most exploited working groups: https://t.co/G3ssJPKkWQ
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
1 year
On Monday, February 24th, FWAF staff traveled to Quincy in North Florida to march in solidarity with our colleagues, members and allies in support of farmworkers and immigrants in our state and around the country.
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
1 year
Fannie Lou Hamer was a fearless advocate for voting rights, economic justice, and food sovereignty. Despite enduring violence and systemic racism, she never stopped organizing for Black political power and dignity.
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
1 year
https://t.co/7kgz5dQXeo FWAF was founded by Haitian, African American and Hispanic farmworkers and our membership includes Haitian farmworkers. There are thousands of Haitian farmworkers in Florida. This will impact the economy in Florida.
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The move comes amid deteriorating conditions in the Caribbean country.
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
1 year
"Los cambios en la política de migración bajo la administración Trump están infundiendo miedo en las escuelas de Florida, mientras educadores y defensores advierten de sus efectos sobre los estudiantes y las familias." https://t.co/XA7LEa5Op1
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@FWAFL
Farmworker Assoc. FL
1 year
https://t.co/4UUuiELlbW EATS Act is dangerous for agriculture, for farmworkers, and for health.
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