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News Coverage
- 01/12/2006 Associated Press: United Farm Workers leave AFL-CIO
- 01/04/2006 Seattle Times: Farm-labor contractor’s license revoked by state
- 01/04/2006 Freshplaza.com: US – widespread pesticide use causing illness among immigrant workers
- 12/10/2005 East Oregonian: Knock, knock knockin’ on Nelson’s door
- 12/02/2005 Associated Press: Most of America’s Salad Bowl Picked By Illegals
- 12/02/2005 Arizona Republic: Prejudice, ignorance stymie sensible immigration policy
- 12/02/2005 Statesman Journal: Workers protest at Bank of the West
- 11/30/2005 Bend.com: Anti-Sexual Bias Leaflets to be Distributed at Madras Bank: Farm workers, supporters tell Bank of the West: Don’t tolerate sex bias
- 11/30/2005 Yakima Herald: Union wants dairy’s lender to back contract negotiations
- 11/27/2005 Los Angeles Times: Hot on Parkinson’s Trail: Scientists have amassed evidence that long-term exposure to toxic compounds, especially pesticides, can trigger the neurological disease
- 11/25/2005 Oakland Tribune: Settlement brings hope in fight against pesticide: Activists believe large fines will keep companies from letting poisons drift into neighborhoods
- 11/15/2005 Bakersfield Californian: UFW not deterred by defeat in Giumarra Vineyards vote
- 11/11/2005 Associated Press: Women farmworkers sue Ore. dairy
- 11/11/2005 The Oregonian: Women sue dairy, allege bias in hiring: Workplace The three say the business in Boardman won’t employ them because of their gender
- 11/11/2005 Tallahassee Democrat: Event seeks to help give farmworkers a voice
- 11/04/2005 Salem Statesman Journal: Union urges Kettle to choose sides: Salem food company buys organic potatoes from farm in dispute
- 11/03/2005 Modesto Bee: DICK MEISTER: 40 years later, UFW strike still bears fruit
- 11/03/2005 Sacramento Bee: Poll finds GOP tolerance for illegal immigrants: Voters support plan that offers a chance at citizenship.
- 11/02/2005 Portland Oregonian: Petition: Close farms’ loophole on pollution: Environmental groups say the farm exemption in Oregon air quality law became outdated as huge operations arrived
- 10/31/2005 Associated Press: Farmers fear worker shortage for critical winter harvest in Arizona
- 10/28/2005 Seattle Times: Enough fiddling: It’s time to give AgJobs a chance
- 10/19/2005 Clovis News Journal: Cesar Chavez Drive dedicated
- 10/13/2005 Monterey Herald: UFW endorses Watsonville mayor-Salinas: Ventura Phares running for 28th Assembly seat
- 10/12/2005 Seattle Post: WA Governor throws support behind federal ag labor bill
- 10/12/2005 The Daily Texan: Artists reveal Chavez, Jordan statues: Activist Cesar Chavez will be honored by West Mall design