UPDATE: I just shared the following info with my local mutual aid group and received further info that makes me believe this is not a real strike. I did know the United Farm Workers (UFW) weren’t involved but kinda glossed over that fact because I wanted so much for the farm workers to utilize their leverage. Anyway, here’s a video explaining why this “strike” is very questionable. ALSO, adding a link to donate to UFW workers, many of whom are not working in the fields lately due to fear of ICE.

A friend in Los Angeles (thank you, Steve!) just alerted me to the California farm workers’ strike happening right now (July 16-18) and I’m sharing the info here to encourage everyone to stand in solidarity with the people who harvest the food on our tables. Farm workers are asking us to NOT buy produce through July 18.

Here’s the CBS news report my friend sent which explains the ICE-induced terror being visited upon farm workers (including the tear gas you see deployed against them).  The farm workers’ demands?

• immediate stop to the ICE raids
• immediate citizenship for California farm workers due to the vital role they play
• pathway to citizenship for undocumented workers across the country, especially agricultural and hospitality workers

I also found a short Instagram video from @hip_latina that lays adds other info about this Strike for Dignity / Huelga para la dignidad.

Please join me in solidarity with the farm workers. They deserve peace and dignity.