Migrant Farmworkers

The encounter, held on Oct. 12 in observance of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, brought together clergy and laity from both nations for a symbolic border-crossing procession, a bilingual Mass and the signing of a joint declaration.

U.S. Department of Labor formally acknowledging crackdown on illegal immigration could result in fewer farm workers and boost food prices even higher including in Arizona

Two nurses with the Rio Colorado Yuma Chapter 7 of the Arizona Nurses Association, under the umbrella of the American Nurses Association, were out at 3 a.m. distributing drawstring bags with personal hygiene products to workers.

Annual event by Campesinos Sin Fronteras and other agencies has moved around south Yuma County city, offers health screenings, community resources and appreciation.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, which includes Yuma and La Paz counties, has held services for past decade here.

The grandson of farmworkers rights leader Cesar Chavez visited Arizona Western College in Yuma on Tuesday to screen a documentary on his life.Eduardo…

Farmworker advocates in Yuma County say a U.S. Department of Labor proposal would likely hurt guest migrant workers here. Agricultural migrant workers get…

With the winter agriculture season under way, farmworkers employed throughout the region gathered at the Dia Del Campesino, or Day of the Farmworker, fair…

The Arizona Interagency Farmworkers Coalition Conference wrapped up Thursday with a farm tour for participants.KAWC’s Stephanie Sanchez has more.Over 40…

A Yuma native will be honored this week with an award that recognizes his work on behalf of the nation's migrant farmworkers.David Damian Figueroa will…