Category Archives: Workers Rights

Pull Together – Farmer Labor Tractorcade is a Roaring Success!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by admin

Fifty three tractors turned up in Madison for the Farmer Labor Tractorade on Sat. March 12th and met an enthusiastic crowd some reports say was the largest yet at 100,000+ people.  There were also a couple of manure spreaders with … Continue reading →

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Family Farms and Unions: Wisconsin Farmers on Collective Bargaining as a Farming Issue

Posted on March 1, 2011 by admin

Some farmers are supporting union workers in Madison, WI who oppose a state bill that would cut collective bargaining for government employees. Here is FFD board member and organic dairy farmer, Jim Goodman, speaking at a rally at the WI … Continue reading →

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