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Ask lawmakers in Olympia to allow farm workers the right to work the hours they choose -- With one click (below), tell them to approve SB 5476, which they will consider on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 8:00 a.m.
SB 5476 allows farm workers to maximize their income during the height of farming season to support the seasonal demands of Washington’s agriculture. The current law requires farms to reduce hours or pay overtime which eats into the thin margins of farms.
The result? Fewer hours for each worker, which means workers have to work two or even three jobs to make the money they used to earn from just one job. This law takes them away from their families, increasing the time they spend commuting between jobs, while making their days longer. Workers are standing up to demand the right to choose their hours without overtime restrictions for seasonal work.
Support farm workers. Let them choose their working hours during seasonal employment. Tell lawmakers to support SB 5476 right here.
SB 5476 allows farm workers to maximize their income during the height of farming season to support the seasonal demands of Washington’s agriculture. The current law requires farms to reduce hours or pay overtime which eats into the thin margins of farms.
The result? Fewer hours for each worker, which means workers have to work two or even three jobs to make the money they used to earn from just one job. This law takes them away from their families, increasing the time they spend commuting between jobs, while making their days longer. Workers are standing up to demand the right to choose their hours without overtime restrictions for seasonal work.
Support farm workers. Let them choose their working hours during seasonal employment. Tell lawmakers to support SB 5476 right here.
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