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06/30/2011
Oranges of Wrath in State Capitol Protest
06/29/2011
Governor vetoed bill aimed at protecting farm workers from employer intimidation during union elections
06/28/2011
TIME RUNNING OUT FOR GOV. BROWN TO SIGN FAIR TREATMENT FOR FARM WORKERS ACT
06/28/2011
7 a.m. to 12 midnight, Tuesday, June 28 1,000 farm workers at state Capitol all day for rallies, vigils, prayer services
06/27/2011
GOVERNOR SKIPS ANOTHER MEETING WITH FARM WORKERS, PROMPTING BIG QUESTION FROM FARM LABORER’S SON
06/26/2011
12 noon, Monday, June 27: Farm worker delegation will deliver petitions with 60,000-plus names to Gov. Brown for farm worker reform legislation
06/26/2011
Growers’ blatant lies on SB 104 refuted by Cesar Chavez’s family and farm workers who knew him --By Edgar Sanchez Special to the UFW
06/24/2011
12:30 p.m. Friday on Capitol's north steps: Dolores Huerta & Cesar Chavez's brother back SB 104; Mayor Villaraigosa, elected officials from across state support campaign, urge governor's signature
06/23/2011
FRIDAY, JUNE 24TH: MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA, FARM WORKERS TO URGE GOVERNOR TO SIGN FAIR TREATMENT FOR FARM WORKERS ACT
06/23/2011
Thursday, June 23 at 2 p.m.: Farm workers denounce employers' attempts to coerce them into demonstrating against SB 104
06/23/2011
Cesar Chavez sibling and Sen. Steinberg at state Capitol vigil asking Gov. Brown to let farm workers to protect themselves by signing SB 104
06/22/2011
12 noon Wednesday, June 22: UFCW Intl. Pres. Hansen joins hundreds of farm workers at state Capitol for seventh straight day
06/21/2011
Tuesday, June 21 at 12 noon: State, national Latina leaders urge Gov. Brown to sign the Fair Treatment for Farm Workers Act
06/20/2011
Monday, June 20 at 12 noon: State Controller John Chiang joins Latino Caucus members on chain fast for SB 104. Farm workers, supporters in 12-day drive urging Gov. Brown to sign bill
06/16/2011
United Farm Workers announces chain fast and vigil to urge Gov. Brown to sign SB 104
06/16/2011
Thursday, June 16: Farm Workers Deliver Fair Treatment for Farm Workers Act (SB 104) to Gov. Brown June 16 - Latino leaders, Labor unions, and supporters launch 12-day campaign in support
06/15/2011
Real people from the fields: Mauricia Calvillo and why farm workers need "Fair Treatment for Farm Workers Act"
06/14/2011
REP. LAMAR SMITH’S MANDATORY E-VERIFY PROPOSAL LEADS TO MORE EXPLOITATION OF FARMWORKERS - UFW AND FARMWORKER JUSTICE OPPPOSE E-VERIFY WITHOUT LEGALIZATION
06/14/2011
Cesar Chavez Foundation receives U.S. agency’s top national award for service and volunteerism
06/08/2011
“Human Billboards” in the Central Valley urge Governor Brown to sign Fair Treatment for Farm Workers Act
06/06/2011
Oakland City Council to pass resolution in support of the Fair Treatment for Farm Workers
05/24/2011
State panel nominates National Chavez Center at Keene, Calif. for National Historic Registry
05/19/2011
Chavez family, UFW applaud City Council vote for new Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. in San Antonio
05/18/2011
Farm Workers Witness Historic Vote on The Fair Treatment for Farm Workers Act, By Edgar Sanchez Special to the UFW