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Position Paper | Exclusions | Pride of NY Restaurant Endorsers | Updates
JUSTICE FOR FARMWORKERS CAMPAIGN |
Since the 1930s New York’s farmworkers have been excluded from the same rights and protections that most other workers take for granted, including a day of rest per week, overtime pay, disability insurance, and the right to bargain collectively with their employers. The Justice for Farmworkers Campaign brings together a remarkable coalition of faith communities, students and labor to stand with farmworkers in an effort to gain equality under New York State labor law.
New York farmworkers deserve equality.
Only recently have farmworkers been granted the right to clean drinking water in the fields, sanitation facilities, and the right to the same minimum wage as other workers, but the exclusions still remain. The Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act (S.3884/A.7528), a bill currently in the NY State Legislature, would remove these exclusions and grant farmworkers the dignity and equality they deserve.
Join us in the struggle for equal rights! Visit this site for campaign updates. Check our TAKE ACTION section if you are able to spend a few minutes today.
Last Updated:10/20/2008
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