Solidarity vigil at SF Metropolis Corridor pushes assist for farmworkers after Sacramento march for invoice AB2183
[PICTURED: Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta leads a march in Sacramento on Aug. 26, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign AB2183, a bill that would have given farmworkers more flexibility when voting for union elections. Photo: Lou Dematteis]
After Gov. Gavin Newsom’s refusal to signal AB2183 final week, a invoice that may give farmworkers extra flexibility when voting for union elections, farmworkers and supporters have been holding a 24-hour vigil all through the state, together with San Francisco, to proceed the stress for the governor’s signature.
The vigil at San Francisco Metropolis Corridor began final Monday, Aug. 29, and is being held by the United Farm Staff (UFW) and other people from the neighborhood who take shifts throughout the day and night time. The vigil is adorned by an altar adorned with candles, photographs of Cesar Chavez and UFW flags. There’s additionally a tent individuals can strategy to precise their assist.
“We would like individuals to know what is occurring now. There was quite a lot of assist and momentum throughout the farmworkers’ march to Sacramento however many individuals don’t know the governor is against passing the invoice, though it has already been handed by the Senate,” stated Alicia Cruz, one of many organizers of the vigil in San Francisco. “We [don’t] need individuals [to] neglect this isn’t over but and [we want them to] urge Gov. [Newsom] to cross invoice AB2183.”
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Alicia Cruz, left, and Sergio Monleon, proper; two of the organizers of the vigil in assist of farmworkers in San Francisco, pose whereas holding an indication and the flag of the United Farm Staff basis. Monleon supported the farmers over the last portion of the march by cooking meals for them, and each Cruz and Monleon have been main the vigil since Monday at midday. Aug. 31, 2022. Picture: Karem Rodriguez
Contributors of the vigil wish to unfold the phrase in regards to the efforts being made to assist the passing of the invoice. “Serving to unfold the phrase in social media I feel is vital, if Newsom vetoes the invoice it’s gonna be actually vital to proceed the battle and unfold the message as a result of we all know lots of people are considerably conversant in the invoice however [are] unsure of why it’s being opposed,” talked about Sergio Monleon, who can be one of many individuals main the vigil since its starting.
Indicators in assist of farmworkers are seen on the vigil exterior San Francisco Metropolis Corridor. Aug. 31, 2022. Picture: Karem Rodriguez
The vigil will proceed the remainder of the week ready for a positive response from Gov. Newsom.
Lea McGeever holds an indication in assist of farm staff. “I’m right here to assist my household and all of the households which have labored on the sector or are nonetheless engaged on the fields, they need to be handled a lot better than they’re at the moment handled,” stated McGeever who’s a most cancers scientist within the metropolis attending the vigil after work. San Francisco, Aug. 31, 2022. Picture: Karem Rodriguez
Josephine Rivera, left, and Alexis Luna, proper, from the hospitality staff’ union, Unite Right here Native 2, present indicators in assist of farmworkers throughout the vigil being held exterior San Francisco Metropolis Corridor. Aug. 31, 2022. Picture: Karem Rodriguez
“Your battle is my battle,” lays on the ground of the altar adorning the vigil in assist of farmworkers in San Francisco Metropolis Corridor. Aug. 31, 2022. Picture: Karem Rodriguez
An altar adorned with candles, photographs, and indicators is displayed on the vigil in assist of farmworkers in San Francisco Metropolis Corridor. Aug. 31, 2022. Picture: Karem Rodriguez
A bunch of supporters of farmworkers carries indicators exterior of San Francisco Metropolis Corridor throughout the vigil urging California Governor to signal invoice AB2183. Aug. 31, 2022. Picture: Karem Rodriguez
Individuals of all backgrounds and ages got here from throughout the state to march for farmworkers in Sacramento on Aug. 26, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to signal AB2183, a invoice that may have given farmworkers extra flexibility when voting for union elections. Regardless of the historic march, Newsom declined to signal the invoice. Picture: D.A. Mission
Coverage — motion and acknowledgement or inaction and indifference– has life or loss of life penalties for farm staff and every kind of laborers, which is why so many confirmed as much as the Golden State capitol to stress Gov. Gavin Newsom to signal AB2183. Picture: D.A. Mission
[The scene in Sacramento on Aug. 26, urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign AB2183, a bill that would have given farmworkers more flexibility when voting for union elections. Photo: Lou Dematteis]
