It’s been a busy summer, and there’s lots of big news to share. Leticia & Maria are both officially staff of IOF now, and the US Department of Labor (US DOL) has forced a new FLOC election! More on that below. Farmworkers are in the middle of a blazing hot summer harvest that has been rocked by drenching rains, making for a challenging season. Every day, Leti and Mari, joined on the weekends and rainy days by IOF members, are visiting workers, addressing needs and working to build leadership, all while still negotiating problems with IOF members stuck in Mexico without an official crossing date yet. Read on for updates.
In two weeks, on Sunday, August 6, IOF members will be meeting in Wilson, NC for their first in-person IOF gathering of the season, since the April board meeting in Mexico! As per usual, given where farmworkers live, they will need help with transportation. If you are able to donate part of your day to drive workers to this important meeting, please fill out this form. We need at least 7 more drivers! We are looking forward to meeting together, in-person, to build on our energy and power!
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