WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Alex Padilla issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced a trio of bills to improve support, coordination, and labor protections for farm and food system workers. Padilla's Fairness for Farm Workers Act, Supporting Our Farm and Food System Workforce Act, and Voice for Farm Workers Act would provide resources for farm and food system workers, increase representation and collaboration between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and farm workers and food system workers, and ensure farm workers receive fairer wages and compensation.
"Farm and food system workers are essential to feeding our country and bolstering California and the nation's econ...