A quarter century ago, in August 1999, these columns began our long campaign for equal labor rights for farm workers in New York State. Over the course of the 25 years — and more than 100 editorials — there have been major advances and Labor Day is often when we take account of the progress, or lack thereof.
Farm workers are still treated unfairly
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