News

  • Show All
  • Agroecology
  • Civic Engagement
  • COVID-19
  • General
  • Health and Environmental Justice
  • News
  • Research
  • Worker Justice
Show All
  • Show All
  • Agroecology
  • Civic Engagement
  • COVID-19
  • General
  • Health and Environmental Justice
  • News
  • Research
  • Worker Justice
ban on sanctuary cities blocked

Florida ban on sanctuary cities declared unconstitutional and discriminatory

A big win in court for FWAF and all our allies who fight for immigrant’s rights: On September 21st a federal judge in Miami blocked …

Read More
Farmworker Hortensia after her victory in court
equal employment opportunity commission

Sexual harassment case victory for farmworker

It is not uncommon for farmworker women to be victims of sexual harassment in the workplace. What is uncommon is for them to overcome fears …

Read More
Advocating in DC for a ban on chlorpyrifos
ban on chlorpyrifos

Child Harming Pesticide Banned by EPA

A victory for farmworkers and children: the ban on chlorpyrifos. The pesticide has been linked to developmental problems in children. The Farmworker Association of Florida …

Read More
Farmworkers on the front page of the Guardian
farmworker heat stress

Farmworkers on the front page

The Florida farmworkers made front page news in The Guardian. The news website ran a story on how the summer heat is impacting farmworkers in …

Read More
Farmworkers in the field
Health and Environmental Justice

Relentless heat endangers Florida farmworkers

In our state there are no legal standards to protect farmworkers from heat stress. To change that, we work with universities to gather the proof …

Read More
Worker Justice

Immigrant Rights

The FWAF Fight for Immigration Reform Immigration laws have a huge impact on the lives of our members. Right now, three major immigration reforms are …

Read More