👋🏿 Welcome to the latest newsletter! Here you will find news and activities for migrant farm workers this August.
Have news, ideas, or questions?
✅ Message Kit on WhatsApp: 905-324-2840
📰 News
- 📣 Migrant workers speak out to expose secret government plan: Did you see farm workers speaking up in the Canadian news? Check it out!
The Canadian government plans changes to the farm work program that will impact you and your family. For more information, and to see how farm workers like you are responding to these changes – tap here to check out this informative post on Facebook.
👀 Tap the photos below to read the full articles and see what farm workers are saying:
🗓️ Events & Actions
- 🙏🏾 August 6, 10am: Migrant justice prayer circle (Online). A monthly time for prayer, reflection, and encouragement. Everyone is welcome – join from your phone! Message Kit for the Zoom link: 905-324-2840
- ⚽ August 10, 9am-4pm: 6th Annual Farms of Norfolk Football Association. 📍660 West St. Soccer Fields, Simcoe.
- 🎶 August 11, 7-9pm: Open Doors Night in NOTL. Chill monthly space to hang out, relax off the farm, and connect with friends. Games, giveaways, and more! 📍 Message Kit for location.
- 🍗 August 24: Bridges Niagara Migrant Workers Appreciation Day & BBQ. 📍 Virgil Farmworker Hub. Need a ride? Message Kit: 905-324-2840.
👥 Meetings
- 🎊 August 17, 7-8pm: Annual MWAC Members’ Assembly. Every year, members from all sectors – farmworkers, careworkers, students, & workers without papers – come together to celebrate our wins and build strength for the fight ahead. 📍Online. Message Kit for sign up: 905-324-2840
- August 31, 7:30pm: Monthly farmworker members meeting. 📍Online & in-person. Message Kit for location.
Want to join a meeting in August and help shape the farm work program for future generations? We’d love to see you! Just send a WhatsApp message to Kit at 905-324-2840.
✅ Stay up-to-date
- Join the Farmworker News & Info channel on WhatsApp. Private and confidential. Tap the link to check it out: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb62cmF5K3zc8cyQr10d
- Follow us on YouTube: youtube.com/mwaccanada
- Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/MigrantWorkersAlliance
⚠️ Report abuse & unsafe work
If you face disrespect, abuse, or unsafe work or housing:
Try to get proof if you can. You have rights!
Without proof, your options are limited.
Need support?
Message Kit privately on WhatsApp at 905-324-2840.
Everything you share is confidential. You’re not alone.
