Illinois declares March 31, 2026, as Farmworkers Day to honor farmworkers' contributions and sacrifices.

Illinois SR0688 declares March 31, 2026, as Farmworkers Day, recognizing the essential contributions and sacrifices of farmworkers past and present. The resolution highlights the collective struggle, sacrifices, and achievements of farmworkers, including their role in securing labor rights and improving working conditions. It emphasizes the importance of honoring the multiracial, intergenerational coalition of workers who have formed the backbone of the American food system.

Illinois declares March 31, 2026, as Farmworkers Day to honor farmworkers' contributions and sacrifices.

Illinois SR0688 declares March 31, 2026, as Farmworkers Day, recognizing the essential contributions and sacrifices of farmworkers past and present. The resolution highlights the collective struggle, sacrifices, and achievements of farmworkers, including their role in securing labor rights and improving working conditions. It emphasizes the importance of honoring the multiracial, intergenerational coalition of workers who have formed the backbone of the American food system.