Farmworker Unit

Hazardous Weather Update - June 11, 2026
🌡️ Dangerous heat is forecast Thursday and Friday. A Heat Advisory is in place for portions of central NC from 11AM to 8PM tonight.

⛈️ Severe thunderstorms are possible in northern areas on Thursday before spreading across western and central NC on Friday.

🏠 Limit outdoor exposure and stay indoors if possible.
🥤 Drink plenty of water.
👕 Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.

Full weather report: ReadyNC.gov/weather

Ex-farm labor contractor employee pleads guilty to fraud, identity theft | Capital Press The ex-account manager of a Kennewick, Wash., farm labor contractor pleaded guilty to taking part in a scheme that cheated more than 500 foreign farmworkers out of hundreds of thousands […]

Four Defendants Charged via Superseding Indictment for Fraud and Exploitation-Related Federal Offenses involving Yakima and Benton County H-2A Workers. See the link below for the press release in English.

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In 2026, if you do not have the receipts for your food purchases, your H-2A employer is required to reimburse you at least $16.78 for every full day of travel from your hometown to the job site in North Carolina.

Your employer is required to issue your travel reimbursement no later than with your first paycheck.

It is a good idea to keep ALL your receipts for travel reimbursement from your hometown to the job site in North Carolina.

If you have questions regarding your travel reimbursement, you may call us! We offer free and confidential consultations.
Call us on WhatsApp: 919-523-6665

The Farmworker Unit is so excited to see the news that, Lariza Garzon, our former Farmworker Unit Community Education Coordinator, has been deservedly named a 2026 Defender of Justice. Throughout her career, Lariza has worked tirelessly alongside rural Latinx communities in North Carolina, including North Carolina's migrant and seasonal farmworkers, to fight for fairness, equality, dignity, and justice. We are thrilled to see her honored for this important work.

The NC Justice Center is proud to present Lariza Garzón with the 2026 Lifetime Defender of Justice Award for Grassroots Empowerment!

Throughout her career, Lariza has served as a steady bridge between systemic advocacy and the people it serves, becoming known for her deeply collaborative, people-first approach to leadership and community power-building. As NC Director for the Hispanic Federation, she supports more than 100 Latino-led organizations across the state and has helped launch landmark initiatives, including North Carolina’s first bilingual health line and a mobile immigration clinic for rural legal deserts.

Join us in celebrating Lariza — and 30 years of impact at the NC Justice Center — at this year’s Defenders of Justice Awards Gala on Sunday, September 27. Register today: bit.ly/doj2026

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👇Attached is an informational flyer for H2A workers about food sales in 2026 from their employer in Spanish 💵🥗🥪🌮