UFW launches awareness campaign to protect workers
Farm Workers Say ‘No’ to Chemical Exposure
What: UFW launches awareness campaign to protect farm workers from chemical exposure while working in the fields. The union is also calling for industry leaders to launch a similar campaign to protect the health of the farm workers who work to feed this nation daily.
Within the last two weeks, workers from both Giumarra Vineyards and Jack Pandol – two Kern County table-grape companies – were exposed to chemicals. Many of the chemicals and pesticides used in the fields have the potential to seriously harm human beings.
When:
TODAY, May 30, 2007
4:30 p.m.
Radio Campesina Office
6313 Schirra Court
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Who:UFW Organizing Director Armando Elenes
Farm workers from both Giumarra Vineyards and Jack Pandol
Visuals:Farm workers calling for industry leaders to help protect them from the dangers of chemical exposure.
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