It Could Happen Here
How ICE Kidnapped A Farmworker Union Organizer
Apr 9, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Mark Medina, an organizer from Portland Jobs with Justice and the Coalition of Independent Unions, sheds light on the troubling kidnapping of labor organizer Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez by ICE. He illustrates the historical struggles of indigenous Mexican farmworkers and their efforts to form independent unions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of grassroots activism in combating state oppression and calls for solidarity in the fight for workers' rights, all while reflecting on the chilling implications of targeting activists.
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- The abduction of labor organizer Alfredo Juarez by ICE exemplifies the increased targeting and repression of immigrant labor activists in the U.S.
- The formation of Familias Unidas por la Justicia highlights the importance of independent labor organizing to empower immigrant workers against exploitation and discrimination.
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The Targeting of Labor Organizers
The podcast discusses the alarming trend of increased targeting of labor organizers by immigration enforcement agents, specifically focusing on the recent case of Alfredo Juarez de Federino, also known as Lalo. Lalo's abduction by ICE agents shocked the local community and raised concerns about the safety of activists advocating for workers' rights. His work with Familias Unidas por la Justicia highlights the challenges faced by immigrant labor organizations, particularly in conservative regions. This incident signifies a dangerous escalation in tactics used by state authorities to suppress labor movements and intimidate vocal leaders in the immigrant community.
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