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Accident at work and labor rights!
A worker determined to defend his rights
The land is a gift and creative hands are needed to produce it!
artistic photos of an agricultural worker's workplace. photos taken by a promotora.
THEY ARE THE SAME BREAK REGARDLESS OF THE WEATHER!
Heat protections are not being met
Living and working in the same place!
A Story about living and working at a dairy. The worker speaks of difficulties with mental health, medical access, transportation, and ultimately he leaves his job at the dairy to live in a larger city with more access to resources.
"All of my life I have worked the land"
Don Polo discusses low wages, difficult hours, harassment, language barriers, and wanting to provide for and protect his family after being granted political asylum from Mexico.
"Because they are the ones that bring food to the tables of people around the country"
A short description of low wages, need for benefits, and respect.
"Because we are the support of the food system."
An agricultural worker from Mexico discusses the difficult conditions of the weather and climate in Colorado. He also talks about the uncertainty of the pandemic for workers without citizenship. He asks legislators for more fair and humane treatment.
"Go wash the bathrooms because nobody does it here, only the Mexicans"
A story about mistreatment and racism from employers, including not being able to leave for major emergencies unless she gives prior notice. The worker is uncertain if she should return to the same employer or risk facing worse conditions elsewhere.
"He has to continue fighting day by day for the sustenance of his family"
The promotora recounts the testimony of a Northern Colorado farmworker, who describes how the pandemic has lowered hours and income, as well as how long hours of difficult labor have caused health problems. He asks for fair pay and medical services.
"I always had my goals clear, I wanted to stand out, not settle, be a good co-worker"
Entrevista con el Manager de Mantenimiento de Johnson / Johnson Dairy. Describe su meta en la vida, en el trabajo y para su familia.