Farm workers: Please listen to us, hear our stories.

A brief video (1 min) to introduce you to just a few of the 20,000 guest workers who want their voices to be heard.

One of many workers on Washington berry farms who lost their jobs when pressure from activists forced them to replaced over 400 guest workers with mechanical harvesting equipment.

Carlos Galinda was one of about 20,000 guest farm workers helping harvest Washington's fruit crops in 2020. He explains a bit about what the work is like and thanks God for his job. Many more in Mexico want these jobs. 

One of many workers on Washington berry farms who lost their jobs when pressure from activists forced them to replaced over 400 guest workers with mechanical harvesting equipment.

One of many workers on Washington berry farms who lost their jobs when pressure from activists forced them to replaced over 400 guest workers with mechanical harvesting equipment.

Janet Morales talks of the challenges of cooking for 900 guest farm workers, made more challenging by keeping workers safe during COVID-19.

One of many workers on Washington berry farms who lost their jobs when pressure from activists forced them to replaced over 400 guest workers with mechanical harvesting equipment.

Luis Martinez, a field ambassador helping guest workers navigate their jobs and lives while in the US, explains how these farm worker jobs greatly improve the lives of the workers.

3:44 min. A 2019 video, pre-Covid. Guest workers from Mexico explain the value of these jobs to them and their families.

Miguel Luis Sanchez has one dream: to help his son become a doctor. He's very grateful that being a guest worker means he can realize this dream.

Guest workers from Mexico in 2020 talk about their experience on Washington's fruit farms, including Covid protections. 3 min video.

Dairy farm workers appreciate the life and work provided by these farmers. These jobs are threatened by a recent Supreme Court decision that overturned state law on overtime.

Longtime dairy farm employee on a Western Washington dairy farm