Welcome to the newest edition of Migrant Farmworkers United, your place to find all upcoming activities and important news!
Have something to share? Want to see something more included? ✅ Send a WhatsApp message to Kit at 905-324-2840.
📰 News
- 🗳️ ELECTION: On April 28, the new federal government will be decided in Canada. To stay updated, join the WhatsApp announcements or Facebook group! Message Kit to join: 905-324-2840.
- ‼️ NEW PROGRAM CHANGES: The Canadian government is creating a new program called the Agriculture and Fishery Processing Stream. But will these changes benefit workers and your families, or profit the bosses more?
- 📝 Use this survey tool to share what you want to see: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mwacFW2025
- Then, join the online meeting on May 4 to learn how & why these changes are happening – and how we can use our voice together to speak up for justice. Tap this link to sign up: actionnetwork.org/events/may4-focusgroup
🗓️ Events & Actions
- 📝 April 25-May 26: Online survey to speak up about changes to the farm work program: surveymonkey.com/r/mwacFW2025
- 🗣️ May 4, 6:30-8pm: Online meeting to learn how & why these changes are happening – and how we can use our voice together to speak up for justice. Tap this link to sign up: actionnetwork.org/events/may4-focusgroup
- 🁊 May 24, 7pm: Dominoes tournament in the Niagara Region. Message for location.
- ✊🏾 Ongoing: TREAT FARM WORKERS FAIR sticker action. Coming soon to a grocery store near you!
To learn more about these activities in May, send a WhatsApp message to Kit at 905-324-2840.
👥 Meetings
- 🤝🏾 April 28, 8pm: Monthly farmworker members meeting (online)
- 🗣️ May 4, 6:30-8pm: Online meeting to learn how & why program changes are happening – and how we can use our voice together to speak up for justice. Tap this link to sign up: actionnetwork.org/events/may4-focusgroup
- 🤝🏾 May 26, 8pm: Monthly farmworker members meeting (online)
Thinking about joining a meeting in May? 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 WhatsApp new announcements group. Tap this link to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FZNXnZLmZ0R3EKuNg7ZLix. Or 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.
