For regular readers of my blog it's no secret that I support the efforts of farmworkers to obtain justice. I carry in my wallet a card that says I am a supporter member of the United Farmworkers. I recently inserted a link for those who wanted to sign the UFW petition to help the workers at Ruby Ridge farm. ( http://roominhouseblues.blogspot.com/2011/01/farmworkers-at-ruby-ridge-farms.html ) UFW has emailed its supporters to thank them for posting links on Facebook or blogs. Here is a press release and a photo. Yes I know that I should rewrite the press release and that the photo is a little blurry, but I have only a little time for this today. Thank you to any readers that responded. Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. Thousands urge Spokane lender to help end Ruby Ridge Dairy’s abuse and retaliation against workers More than 30,000 signatures gathered during online petition Ruby Ridge Workers and supporters on the way...
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