February 2010 -- An Important Month for Farmworkers
Written by Bruce Goldstein Friday, 22 January 2010 19:15
The history of farmworkers in this country is very much tied to the history of labor and immigration policy. Next month, we expect that the U.S. Department of Labor will publish major changes to the H-2A temporary foreign agricultural worker program, the nation's agricultural guestworker program. Farmworker Justice collaborated with farmworker unions and other advocates to press Secretary of Labor Solis to reverse the harsh changes made by the Bush-Chao Administration in January 2009 -- just 3 days before leaving office.
When the new regulations are issued, Farmworker Justice will help organizations and farmworkers understand the new wage, benefits, recruitment and other requirements and help them enforce their rights. Agribusiness groups already have promised to sue Secretary Solis if she finalizes the proposal she published recently. We will be there to help farmworkers explain to the court why agribusiness' greedy claims should be rejected as as matter of law. Farmworkers suffered an unconscionable pay cut of $1 to $2 per hour and the loss of many protections. Secretary Solis is correct to restore and enhance protections.
You can help Farmworker Justice continue its 28-year history of advocacy, litigation and education regarding the H-2A program and farmworkers' rights under labor and immigration law. Make a tax-deductible donation with a credit card by clicking on the box at the bottom of the page. Or send a check to Farmworker Justice, 1126 16th Street, N.W., Suite 270, Washington, D.C. 20036. Your donation of $25, $50 or $100 goes a long way becasue FJ is a lean, efficient, dedicated organization relied upon by farmworkers for high quality service. Thank you.
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