NJ is known for its fresh produce, but the farmworkers who are at the heart of that work are excluded from wage protections that would ensure their basic needs are met Hear more from Edgar Aquino-Huerta & Manuel Guzman from C.A.T.A. in New Jersey Monitor . buff.ly/4coKNAR

Regardless of industry, every New Jersey worker deserves support in times of need. Let’s redesign unemployment benefits for the 21st century and make sure no one is shut out. Sign the petition now: buff.ly/3AhG9aB #NoWorkerLeftBehind

En 2021, Sebastián murió trabajando bajo más de 100 grados en Oregón. Unos días después, en Idaho, Ian murió debido a la exposición al calor en el trabajo. Oregón tomó medidas, Idaho no. La rápida acción de Oregón salvó vidas. ¡NJ puede hacer lo mismo! ¡Aprueben A3521/S2422 YA!

Qué soluciones necesitan los trabajadores para el estrés por calor? Farmworker Assoc. FL pregunta: "¿Será útil la ropa contra el calor, o terminará creando más problemas para los trabajadores al aire libre, en la ciudad o en los campos, muchos de los cuales ya están agobiados por problemas?"

🌡️Un Estándar de Calor es un paso para lograr Dignidad y Respeto para trabajadores que laboran en condiciones extremas de calor, salvando vidas. Dile a tus legisladores que defiendan los derechos de los trabajadores. ¡Firma la petición HOY! ➡️➡️secure.everyaction.com/96M7LPc_WkGmPj…

New path to green cards for some undocumented immigrants: Married to US citizens 10+ years in US No criminal record Apply from Aug 19 Big change, but more reform needed. Learn more: buff.ly/3LL6RuD #ImmigrationReform #ParoleInPlace

Farmworkers in NJ are being denied the same wage protections as other workers in the Garden State. We’re fighting to change that. Read more about the lawsuit with Seton Hall Law & ACLU on behalf of C.A.T.A. in Gothamist. gothamist.com/news/njs-farmw…

"Todos los días me preocupo por mi seguridad", dijo Rafael, que trabaja en un restaurante para pagarse la universidad. "Constantemente me siento cansado, mareado y, en algunos casos, me cuesta incluso hablar." NJ, es hora de aprobar A3521/S2422 YA y proteger a los trabajadores.

At CATA, we champion fair treatment and respect for all workers. Our lawsuit isn’t just about wages—it’s about dignity and justice for NJ's farmworkers. It's time their essential contributions are fairly rewarded. #JusticeForFarmworkers buff.ly/3Aw6ZMf

☀️Summer is not over yet & still workers continue to brave: 📈🌡️Record high temperatures 🏥Heat-related hospitalizations ❌Retaliation 👷🏾‍♂️Lack of basic protections Senate President Nick Scutari Speaker Craig J. Coughlin we need a heat standard NOW! 📹 by Warehouse Life

🌡️🥵 Today temperatures will near 100 degrees & millions of New Jersey workers must continue working without: 🚱water breaks ❄️cooling station Senate President Nick Scutari Speaker Craig J. Coughlin it’s time for a heat standard NOW! Contact your legislators TODAY! ➡️ secure.everyaction.com/96M7LPc_WkGmPj…

IT’S FINALLY HERE! The application link for this year’s Advocacy AcademIES is open 📣 🍂 Fill out the form before 9/12 to get a spot at one of our two locations, hosted by Palestinian American CC and C.A.T.A.. See you in September ❣️🔜 💥 buff.ly/3MbJL0p 💥

"...García y miles de trabajadores agrícolas que pertenecen al Comité de Apoyo a los Trabajadores Agrícolas, una organización de base que se ocupa de mejorar las condiciones de vida y laborales de los trabajadores agrícolas, presentaron una demanda...” buff.ly/4e5I2p5

🚨BIG: immigrant, labor & legal aid orgs have filed an amicus brief challenging a recent court ruling that denies undocu workers the right to claim lost wages for work they’ve already performed. We urge the NJ Supreme Court to correct this harmful decision & protect all workers.