It’s officially springtime and many seasonal farm workers have returned to Canada for another season! While we are grateful for many returns, we also mourn our coworkers who were killed or injured on the job last season, or who were not called back this year. We will not stop fighting for safer workplaces and a better life for all migrants.
We’re always looking for new people to unite with us and take action to win!
Want to get more involved? ✅ Send a WhatsApp message to Kit at 905-324-2840.
📰 News
- 📣 ACTION: On March 21 for Fight Racism Day, MWAC Caribbean farm worker members organized our FIRST action of the year! We called the Immigration Minister, Rachel Bendaya, and invited our friends, family, and coworkers to take action with us. We told Minister Bendaya to say NO to unfair immigration cuts and YES to equal rights and permanent status for all! Tap here to watch a video message from MWAC farmworker member, Casius.
- 🗳️ ELECTION: On March 23, a federal election was called in Canada. Parties are campaigning now and on April 28 the new government will be voted in. Whoever wins, we will continue to fight for equal rights for all migrants! On April 13, join the online meeting to learn more about how we can use the elections to speak up about migrant rights.
- ‼️ NEW CHANGES: If you’re on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Program (8 month contract or less), there are changes to your contract this year – including more $ deducted from your pay. Tap here to see your new 2025 contract and get more information about changes to your rights in Canada. Then, join us online on April 13 to learn more about how to protect yourself in Canada!
“Immigrants in this country are facing a lot of abuse, a lot of discrimination, so we’re asking you to join us and stand up together. United we are stronger!
– Casius, MWAC Farmworker Member
🗓️ Events & Actions
- ✊🏾 Sun, April 13: Rights Night for Migrant Farm Workers (online). Join this free training to learn about changes to your contract this year and how to protect yourself while in Canada! Tap here to sign up (free & confidential): migrantworkersalliance.org/april13-fwmeeting
- 🌊 Sun, April 27: Sightseeing trip to Niagara Falls. Let’s visit the Falls together and put up some posters for migrant rights along the way!
- 🕯️ Mon, April 28: National Day of Mourning. In Canada, workers observe this day to remember and honour those who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace.
To sign up for these events in April, send a WhatsApp message to Kit at 905-324-2840.
👥 Meetings
- 🤝🏾 March 31, 8pm: Monthly farmworker members meeting (online). These meetings are where members come together to discuss ideas and make important decisions about actions and events.
- 🫂 Saturday in April TBD: Support meeting (online). Join this supportive space to connect with other migrants like you as we encourage and uplift one another.
- 🤝🏾 April 28, 8pm: Monthly farmworker members meeting (online)
Thinking about joining a meeting in April? We’d love to see you! Just send a WhatsApp message to Kit at 905-324-2840.
✅ Stay up-to-date
News and information is constantly changing. Make sure you’re on top of what’s going on!
- Join the Facebook group. Tap here to add yourself to the group and get all the latest news: facebook.com/groups/farmworkersunited
- Join the news & updates WhatsApp list. Send a WhatsApp message to Kit at 905-324-2840 with the words “EQUAL RIGHTS” to be added. This list is private and confidential.
- Follow us on YouTube. More videos will be added each month, don’t miss out! Tap here to watch: youtube.com/mwaccanada
⚠️ Report abuse & unsafe work
As always, remember to get proof if you are facing any kind of disrespect, abuse, or unsafe conditions at work or at the bunkhouse. You have rights and options! But without any evidence, your options are limited.
Contact Kit on WhatsApp at 905-324-2840 to learn more about your rights. Everything you share is private and confidential. You are not alone. We are here for you.
