Articles Tagged with ''farmworker rights''

Housing the homeless on a farm * Drought deepens * New aid bill keeps ag provisions * CFAP-2 will aid farmers into 2021

In a slew of bills signed and vetoed Monday, AB 2043 gained the governor’s approval while SB 559 and SB 1102 did not.

Senate passes bill on H-2A worker rights * Judge bars glyphosate warning * CFAP payments top $4 billion

The Senate yesterday advanced a bill requiring ag employers to notify H-2A guestworkers of their rights when it comes to labor, housing, health and safety.

Industry hopeful for smoother Food Box round * ‘Rejuvenated’ dairy sector

Asm. Robert Rivas’ California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package includes several COVID-related measures that are progressing through the Legislature.

Farmworker bill on COVID-19 passes Assembly * California Dems join call for a COVID-19 rural task force * UK sees ‘way forward’ on ag

AB 2043 would mandate statewide adoption of Cal/OSHA guidelines and direct the agency to increase enforcement.

Hill gets Farm Bureau wish list * More dicamba relief * Path forward for ag carbon bill

The Legislature and governor's office have commissioned a study on farmworker health, as the industry fears for their safety amid the coronavirus pandemic.