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A Tale Of Two Workers: Heat Deaths On The Job Provoke Differing Responses In Oregon, Idaho
Alejandra Hernandez stands next to a bag of donated clothes which are on their way to agricultural workers in Hammett, Idaho.
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By Rachel Spacek
Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance continues heat relief fund for its fourth summer
Idaho immigrant advocacy group sets $10,000 goal to help farmworkers cope with extreme weather conditions
By Lexie Ponce
Biden Administration’s Proposed Heat Rules Would Protect Idaho Workers
Samantha Guerrero, community organizer for the Idaho Organization of Resource Councils, said protections are needed for the state’s outdoor workers.
By Eric Tegethoff
The Idaho Immigrant Resource Alliance begins J.J. Saldaña Heat and Smoke Relief Fund 2024
A fund to raise money and collect donations for migrant workers in extreme heat is honoring J.J. Saldaña, an advocate for Idaho’s Hispanic and Latino community.
Storytelling as a tool for change: How Marielena Vega found her voice through farmworker advocacy
Marielena Vega is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year, a recognition of women who have made a significant impact in their communities and across the country.
After lobbying in D.C., Idaho activist shares experience advocating for immigrant rights
D.C. Press Conference Highlights Intersection of Agriculture, Science and Social Justice
WASHINGTON — A press conference focusing on climate action and social justice in farming, and their intersection, was held Wednesday, March 8, at the Lutheran Church of Reformation, just a few blocks from the United States Capitol. By Dan Sullivan
They Pick Food All Day, But Many Farmworkers Go to Sleep Hungry
Immigrant farmworkers in the U.S. often live in food deserts without access to the fruits and vegetables they spend their days harvesting.
By Astra Lincoln
Who is ‘essential’? Food and farm workers left in limbo in vaccine priorities
Labor advocates point to resistance from officials and other difficulties in getting food and farm workers to be prioritized
By Ximena Bustillo and Ryan Mccrimmon