Demonstrators said they began at 5:30AM again today at an Allan Brothers Fruit apple packing house in Naches, Washington. Workers have gone on strike at least six other fruit packing companies in the county, demanding safer working conditions and more pay, KIMA TV reported.
A demonstrator holds a sign during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergDemonstrators hold signs during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergDemonstrators hold signs as a company delivery truck passes by during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergThe Spanish work for “strike” is seen written on a car during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergA demonstrator holds flags and a sign during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergDemonstrators gather under shelter during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergDemonstrators hold signs during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergDemonstrators hold signs during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergDemonstrators hold signs and flags during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergA counter-protester drives a truck with a message in Spanish that includes the phrase “return to work” during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergA counter-protester shouts at demonstrators during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/BloombergA counter-protester shouts at demonstrators during a strike outside of Allan Brothers Fruit in Naches, Washington, U.S., on Monday, May 18, 2020. Located in Yakima County, the company’s fruit packing employees are protesting working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photographer: David Ryder/Bloomberg
