Food Processing Division October 2014 Newsletter
In the October newsletter: Teamsters take on Taylor Farms, and win the fight to pass an historic California ‘Temp Worker’ law.
New Temp Worker Bill Could Have Large Impact
A bill that used Taylor Farms as its rallying cry is likely to have a major affect across the state. Starting in summer 2015, companies that use temp agencies — like the ones Taylor Farms uses in Tracy — would be just as accountable to worker complaints.
Gov. Brown Signs Protections For Temp Workers Into Law
Gov. Jerry Brown signed AB 1897 into law Sunday. The new law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2015, will hold companies accountable for serious violations of the rights of workers on their premises that are committed by their own labor suppliers.
California Governor Signs Bill To Protect Temp Workers
California Gov. Jerry Brown on Sunday signed into law a bill holding the state's employers legally responsible for wage and safety violations committed by their subcontractors and temp agencies. "Today marks a new era for worker protection in California," said Teamsters national president Jim Hoffa.
California Enacts Landmark Law For Temp Workers
The state of California just took a big step toward curbing the abuse of temporary workers. On Sunday night, Gov. Jerry Brown (D) signed a bill into law that will hold companies responsible when their subcontracted temp agencies endanger or underpay workers. The Teamsters lobbied hard for the new measure, largely through a public campaign against Taylor Farms.
Gov. Brown Signs 'Taylor Farms Temp Worker' Bill Into Law
In a major victory for California labor unions, Gov. Jerry Brown announced Sunday that he has signed legislation that will hold businesses liable when subcontractors violate wage, workplace safety or workers’ compensation rules.
The Politics Of Food In America
It's getting harder and harder to eat healthy in America. While some can't afford fruits and vegetable, the diets of others could be negatively effected by trade deals like the TPP that would allow unsafe meats and seafood to reach our tables.
California Legislature Passes Bill to Protect Temp Workers
The California legislature has passed a bill that would hold companies legally responsible if the temp agencies and subcontractors they hire cheat workers out of their wages or put them in harm's way.
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