Category: Highlights
FEDERAL COURT RULING A MAJOR VICTORY FOR FLOC AND FARMWORKER RIGHTS
In a historic win for farmworkers and organized labor, FLOC and its allies overturned part of North Carolina’s Farm Act earlier this month. A federal court struck down part of the state law that would
Read moreVeteran Farm Worker Family to Represent FLOC at White House Event
We would like to tell you the story of Jessica Molina. Jessica is the youngest daughter to founding FLOC members Gregorio and Margarita, Jessica grew up in an environment inspired by leadership and activism. As
Read moreUPDATE ON STOP CORRUPT CONTRACTORS CAMPAIGN
H2A Labor Contractors are a critical issue in agriculture across the nation. From North Carolina to Ohio, contractors are taking union jobs and allowing abuse to run rampant. We are reiterating its support for a
Read moreFLOC’s summer clinic takes covid-19 testing and much more to Ohio farmworkers…
Series of our mobile migrant clinic continues! Screened and swabbed for the COVID-19 virus of hundreds of workers! Diagnosed several diabetes and pre-diabetes cases, a number of other concerning health issues. Our mobile pharmacy was
Read moreFLOC’s Employee and Member Outreach Standard During Covid-19 Pandemic
Dear friends, supporters, and allies, As we are living in tumultuous times, we keep in mind that not just now but always, we work with a fierce passion to safely provide the very best for
Read moreSaturday night FLOC joined The Coalition of Black Trade Unionists’ Black History Month Banquet
We continue to strive to collaborate and bind our struggles to one collective voice to our brothers and sisters of the African American community. #blackbrownunity
Read morePresident Velasquez and Secretary Treasurer Wagner Visit Border with Representantive, Marcy Kaptur
Article written by Christiana Wagner On Friday January 17, 2020 I accompanied FLOC President, Baldemar Velasquez, upon the invitation of US Representative, Marcy Kaptur and other House Representatives, to Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Mexico. The
Read moreBaldemar Velasquez and the Aguila Negra Band now available on all mainstream music media outlets!
Homies Graduation December 2019!
Toledo, Ohio – 32 Homies graduated from our FLOC Homies program which is sponsored by our education partner, CMWJ, Lucas County Department of Jobs & Family Services, and Community Shares. (Not all are pictured with
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