NY Farmworkers Deserve Equality
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Follow the March for Farmworker Justice!
Marchers have covered over 30 miles so far, through the Senate districts of Flanagan, Boyle, Venditto, Kaminsky, and Hannon, to raise awareness about the Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act. Along the way we have been met by fellow supporters.

If you would like to track the March, there are a few simple ways:
    1. Register, even if you can not march, to receive daily report and photos.  tinyurl.com/farmworkermarch 
    2. Follow us on twitter (@RMM_NY hashtag #march4farmworkers) or on facebook 
    3. Explore our interactive map on the main webpage. Days to come show the March route, and we add the daily updates as they occur.

Western NY Actions

In conjunction and solidarity with the first of  The 200 mile March in eastern New York, RMM organized a rally in Buffalo at Pilgrim St. Luke's Church.  Approximately 50 people attended and heard a number of speakers talk about the importance of passing the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act.

West Costgrove, Western NY Coordinator, says: "Everyone spoke passionately about the injustice of the current situation that excludes farmworkers from having the basic protections that all other groups of workers enjoy. Assemblyman Ryan told us that the industry has come to expect 'almost free labor' and therefore the resistance to ending the exclusions against farmworkers. A couple of farmworkers spoke from their personal perspective of the contributions and difficulties of being a farmworker."
 
Upcoming Western NY actions: 
  • Sunday, May 22, 3-7pm, Mini-March and Dinner from Grace Episcopal Church, Lyons
  • Thursday May 26,  12-2pm, Lunch and Valesky Lobby Visit, Workers' Center of Central NY, 2013 E Genesee St.Syracuse,
  • Wednesday, June 1, Caravan to Albany for Farmworker Albany Day. Departs 7 Phelps Street, Lyons at 7am.
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    Can't March with us? Join us for an evening program!
    Download here: WEEK 1 FLYER May 15-22       Download here: WEEK 2 FLYER May 23-30
    Help make it happen
    • Promote: can be as easy as sharing this email or the webpage! Download quarter-page or letter-size save the dates flyers.
    • Write to your local Senator to express support.
    • Volunteer to help with programming or logistics. Contact us for more information: 845-485-8627.
    • Donate to help cover march expenses.
    • Get on the bus for Farmworker Albany Day, June 1!

     
    Sign the petition
     
    Show Governor Cuomo and Senate Majority Leader Flanagan the wide support for Farmworker Justice
     

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