Press Release
AFL-CIO Praises Biden Administration for Improving Protections for Farmworkers
… in one of the most dangerous industries in our country, and reaffirms the Biden administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding and improving the rights of all workers—regardless of immigration status. For far too long, farmworkers … excluded from many core labor protections, and working people in temporary worker programs are particularly vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. This final rule makes important progress in enhancing recruitment protections, empowering workers … improving safety protections, enabling concerted activity and ensuring employer accountability. When workers are able to join together safely and take collective action, we all win. The AFL-CIO commends the DOL for raising the bar on …