About Farmworker Justice

What is Farmworker Justice?

Last Updated (Sunday, 09 March 2008 14:51) Written by barb Thursday, 31 January 2008 18:37

Farmworker Justice is a nonprofit organization that seeks to empower migrant and seasonal farmworkers to improve their living and working conditions, immigration status, health, occupational safety, and access to justice. Using a multi-faceted approach, Farmworker Justice engages in litigation, administrative and legislative advocacy, training and technical assistance, coalition-building, public education and support for union organizing.

Farmworker Justice was founded in 1981 and is based in Washington, D.C. Farmworker Justice works with farmworkers and their organizations throughout the nation. In 1996, Farmworker Justice became a subsidiary corporation of National Council of La Raza, the nation’s largest constituency-based Hispanic civil rights organization. Farmworker Justice maintains an independent Board of Directors and 501(c)(3) status as a charitable corporation.

How is Farmworker Justice funded?  Through the generosity of people like you.  Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.  We also receive grants from foundations and government agencies in recognition of the importance and high quality of our work.   

Please visit www.farmworkerjustice.org for extensive information about labor rights immigration policy, health and safety and other information about migrant farmworkers, as well as about the staff and activities of Farmworker Justice.