A Farm Worker Movement Organization
We lift up the voices of farm workers and rural people of color. Rural organizing and advocacy are at the heart of what the Civic Empowerment Coalition does. We recognize that our efforts in public spaces—in raising awareness, educating farm workers, the public and policy makers—all promise greater impact on greater numbers of people and help create more just and equitable policies and practices. The more that farm workers are able to thrive by gaining legal status, better wages and worker protections and a deeper understanding of the importance of their engagement, the greater the social and economic resilience of rural communities and our food system.
We continue the tradition of community organizers before us, like Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, who started their careers as organizers registering voters and helping marginalized communities understand their power.
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Voter Engagement
In 2022, the Civic Empowerment Coalition (CEC) knocked on nearly 80,000 doors in Michigan and California to mobilize low propensity Latino voters. In 2024, the CEC has expanded to Georgia and Arizona.
Our voter engagement program stresses the importance of voting to bring about systemic change. By canvassing door-to-door in geographic areas that other campaigns often ignore, the CEC builds power in communities that have long been marginalized. We ensure that community members who are eligible to vote are registered, informed and can access their ballot or ballot box.
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Advocacy
Farm workers were excluded from the Fair Labor Standards Act and other federal labor laws in the 1930s. Unfortunately, the exclusionary nature of federal protections often carries over to many state labor laws. As such, the Civic Empowerment Coalition advocates for policies that improve the rights of farm workers nationally and at the local level. By engaging farm workers and their families in advocacy, decision-makers can hear directly from the individuals who put food on our tables.
If you would like to help our cause in ensuring voters from marginalized communities have a voice in the democratic process, please show your support by donating today.
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