👋🏿 Welcome to the latest newsletter! Here you will find news and activities for migrant farm workers this July.
Have news or ideas?
✅ Message Kit on WhatsApp: 905-324-2840
📰 News
- 🏆 Cricket tournament winners: Congratulations to Coach Prophet, Captain Chris, and the Niagara Clippers team for their win over the Vineland Lions on June 8. Captain Collin and the Lions team played a great match. Thank you CWOP for organizing another successful tournament!
- 🗣️✊🏾 Farm workers show up for care workers!: On June 16, a group of migrant care workers protested at the immigration building in Toronto to demand Status For All. Farm workers made signs to show their support (see photos below).
- 📣 Farm workers speak out: Our survey about changes to the farm worker program wrapped up and WOW – we heard from over 500 farm and fishery workers like you from across the country, great job! 💪🏽 We created a report based on your responses (always anonymous) and will be sharing full results in the coming weeks.
- 81.25% demand immediate permanent resident status for all
- 83.55% of migrant workers report that current wages are not enough to support family
- 66% report poor or very bad housing conditions
- 🥵 Farm workers speak out AGAIN!: During last week’s heat warning in Ontario, workers like you shared what they’re going through and demanded heat protections. Check it out on our Facebook page or Instagram.
🗓️ Events & Actions
- 🙏🏾 July 9, 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.
- ⚽ July 13, 10am: En Lace football tournament. Let’s cheer on our Mexican comrades! Veterans Memorial Park, NOTL. Message Kit for transportation.
- July 14, 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.
- 💒 July 27, 6pm: Caribbean-Canadian Centre + church service. 📍 Southridge Church, Vineland.
Want to join in? Message Kit at 905-324-2840.
👥 Meetings
- July 20, 1-4pm: 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. 📍Toronto. Message Kit for sign up.
- July 27: Emancipation Day celebration and farmworker members meeting. 📍 Lakeside Park, St Catharines.
Want to join a meeting in July and help shape the future of farm work? 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.
