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"Edgar" is harvesting honeycrisp apples in WA State. "We earn $32 a 900 lb crate. Many days we don't pick more than 3 crates as many apples don't pass the required quality control. This type of apple is very delicate. We must be careful not to bruise the fruit." #WeFeedYou

"Lupe" shares, "Today's my first day harvesting grapes at night. I had to buy my own gloves, scissors, and flashlight because the foreman told me the crew was full, but he'd make an exception if I bought my own tools. What I earned today will go towards these costs." #WeFeedYou

"Elia" works in the Portabella mushrooms. "I'm a union representative and have good benefits, such as health insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, respect at work, and a good work environment. I invite workers everywhere to organize and become union members too." #WeFeedYou

"Joel" is a WA State apple worker who's tying up young trees to guide their growth upwards. "I work long days and have to take short breaks in between trees to keep my hands from getting numb or I can hurt myself. I don't have a union contract or get any benefits." #WeFeedYou

"Jose" shares, "I work in Delano, CA, picking grapes. I've been doing this work for 13 years. It's very tiring right now because of the high temperatures. Today the high was 92°. We leave everyday exhausted. These are the trays of some of the grapes I've picked today." #WeFeedYou

"Francisco" shares, "I’m harvesting raspberries. I have to work quickly, but also very carefully to protect the quality of the fruit. Behind every box of raspberries is hard work, experience, and dedication. It takes skill and experience to do our work correctly." #WeFeedYou

"Edgar" shared this pic saying, "This is how I celebrated Labor Day - harvesting hops. I started at 4pm and worked to 1am. I work 5 days a week. I earn WA min wage w/no benefits. My job requires a lot of concentration as a mistake could cause a serious accident." #WeFeedYou

It's hot. After last month's historic heat wave, many CA temps will be in the 100's again. Remember the farm workers out harvesting the chilled snack you're enjoying. #WeFeedYou

Let's give a shout out to the men & women who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay. Mandemosle un saludo a los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas. Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art

Join us in celebrating the people who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay

"Lupe" shares, "We're harvesting cilantro piece rate. We get paid $1.50 per box of 48 bunches. Supermarket sell each bunch for 75 cents each. It isn't fair. But there is nothing we can do except try to work a bit faster to squeeze in harvesting an extra box." #WeFeedYou

"Lupe" is harvesting grapes in Bakersfield CA on a day that reached 100°. "It's very difficult for us to work in these conditions, especially since we only earn minimum wage without any benefits. We deserve better." #WeFeedYou

Workers take their lunch break in a shade structure. At 10am it already was past 90° in Madera. "Rosa" shares, "Our union contract means basic protections like a structure and cool water are taken care of. Non-union workers often don't have something as nice as this." #WeFeedYou

There is a heat advisory across much of California this week. Please be careful. Hay una alerta de calor en gran parte de California esta semana. Tenga cuidado. #CALOR #WeFeedYou

"Adan" is harvesting onions in Fresno county. We begin working at 4pm. "It is extremely hot at that time - at times the temperature is 100°. We earn $1.50 per sack which can weigh up to 70 lb. It takes three bucket of onions to fill a sack. " #WeFeedYou

"Maria" is harvesting grapes in Delano CA: It's hot! Temps are already in the 90s and are predicted to reach 103° this day. While there is shade under the grapevines, it's also hotter there. We need to hydrate a lot and that means many walks to the water stations. #WeFeedYou

"Adan" sent this from Wapato WA where he's thinning grapevines at a non-union farm. "I earn WA minimum wage. The air quality is terrible now. But we still have to work. The rancher did not provide me with a mask. My phones' weather app says the AQI is unhealthy at 182." #WeFeedYou

"Joel" shares, "We're staking young apple trees, tying them to support them against the wind, in Parker WA. We're wearing masks as protection from the polluted air but it's still bad. I leave with a headache and very irritated eyes. The AQI is 189. I earn minimum wage." #WeFeedYou

"Rena" sent this from Moses Lake WA where she is weeding carrots for a non-union company. She shared: The air is bad. See my cell phone. The AQI is 166, which is unhealthy. We start at 4am. We'll work 7-8 hrs & earn minimum wage. #WeFeedYou

"Martin" is thinning apples at a non-union work site in Parker WA. Due to wildfire smoke, there is a 175 "unhealthy" AQI. He is earning WA minimum wage. #WeFeedYou