Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11:15AM by Bart Evans The Press Release from our Nov. 18th HOD media kickoff event has been posted at http://www.ncfan.org/press-release
Thanks to all who came out not only on the 18th, but for the whole week of actions in support of Harvest of Dignity! Be sure to stop by our Act Now page, and send us your own video-postcard showing why you support justice in the fields!
Monday, November 22, 2010 at 10:51AM by Bart Evans
In early-October 2010, the FAN worker team met with fieldworkers near Benson, NC to prioritize a list of issues for FAN's legislative agenda. (above)
Workers received information and materials about the HOD campaign, and they also participated in a Know-Your-Rights training. (above)
Many of the H2A visa workers raised concerns about falling minimum wages. In many counties workers make $7.25/hr., and in some they make $8/hr. Next year with Obama legislation beginning to take effect, hopefully that wage will be up to $9/hr.
Thanks to all who participated!
