Funding Will Help Farm Workers Hurt By The DroughtJuly 27, 2015 | Lesley McClurgNew state and federal funding will provide relief for farm workers hurt by California's drought. The U.S. Department of Labor is providing $18 million, and the state is providing $7.5 million. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaMerced Farmers Support Bill To Grant Work Permits To Undocumented FarmworkersJuly 20, 2015(AP) - Some Merced County farmers say a bill that would allow undocumented farmworkers to access work permits could be a solution to labor shortages.
State GovernmentNew Holiday For César Chávez In Sacramento CountyJune 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceMarch 31 will be a new holiday in Sacramento County, to honor the Latino labor leader, César Chávez. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Assembly Committee Passes Farm Worker Sexual Harassment BillJune 25, 2014 | Max PringleThe state of California could get the power to revoke the licenses of farm labor contractors who hire supervisors with a history of sexual harassment. It’s part of a bill approved by the Assembly Labor and Employment committee Wednesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
