In light of the news coverage of a Brazilian migrant woman’s alleged breakdown in West Kelowna, follow up stories about the deplorable living conditions there, in addition to a story about farm workers being sent home because they couldn’t endure working with poor air quality, Radical Action with Migrants in Agriculture (RAMA) is writing to express our deep concern for […]
Have you ever wondered what a typical week looks like during the summer for RAMA? Here is a list of some of the things RAMA got up to last week: • Starting last SUNDAY, a RAMA organizer attended the Black Lives Matter vigil in Vancouver to stand in solidarity with black folks in Vancouver and across the continent in their struggle for […]
One step forward for family reunification, two steps backwards for human rights and local livelihoods in Mexico? Why Radical Action with Migrants in Agriculture (RAMA) will not be sold on Justin Trudeau’s ‘new’ relationship with Mexico. RAMA members are in support of any steps taken by the federal government that would benefit Mexicans working and living in Canada, and opening up […]
After the tragic death of Sheldon McKenzie, the migrant farmworker who was denied adequate healthcare and died of workplace injuries, Radical Action with Migrants in Agriculture (RAMA) and migrant farmworkers across the Okanagan Valley are expressing their deep concern for risks to workers’ health and safety. Sheldon, a Jamaican citizen, had been working in Canada as a temporary agricultural worker […]
It’s spring time… Which means that thousands of agricultural workers from Mexico, Jamaica and Guatemala have started to come to the Okanagan Valley. These workers will toil throughout the season, producing much of the food that ends up on our plates. Despite the contributions of seasonal agricultural workers to the community, there are few supports to help them feel welcome […]