Wildfires could cause ‘ripple effects’ for agricultural worker; labor advocates mobilize to provide resources

By: Monica Carrillo-Casas

Outlets: The Spokesman-Review

Published: June 21, 2026

Words: 777

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Wildfires have come in hot and early this season – and farm labor advocates say it will only get worse for workers.

“We have to be checking air quality to make sure it’s safe for workers,” said Renson Miranda, field services director at the Worker and Farmer Labor Association .

Wildfires are already disrupting the summer season, worsening air quality and working conditions for approximately 113,000 farmworkers across the state. Miranda, who’s worked at WAFLA …

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