Links & Resources: Workers and the Food System
With these reports, books, statistics and multimedia on labor in the food system, learn more about the challenges facing food workers.
Articles
Children in the Fields
Find out more about child farmworkers in the United States, and get answers to common questions about child labor laws and the rights of children of undocumented migrant farmworkers.
Workers’ Rights Leader Dolores Huerta on Immigration
Dolores Huerta, co-founder and leader of the United Farm Workers of America with Cesar Chavez, fights for a living wage and good working conditions for migrant farmworkers.
Introduction: Workers and the Food System
Almost one-sixth of the U.S. workforce works in the food system. Find out more about the hands that feed us.
Farmworkers’ Rights
One-quarter of all farmworkers have family incomes below the federal poverty line. Learn about the working conditions of farmworkers in the United States and how to get involved in advocating for justice.
Organizations: Workers and the Food System
Connect with farmworker coalitions, labor unions, federal services for migrant workers and pro bono legal & immigration services.
Recruiting Food Policy Council Members
An overall guide to finding the right members for a food policy council and recruiting your team, including sample bylaws and application forms.
Model Healthy Food System Resolution
Looking to start a food policy council in your area? This resolution serves as a template to adopt a healthy food system resolution and provides ideas for how community members and local government can work together for a healthier food environment.