Six U.S. Senators have introduced a bill of protections for farm workers. The FARM Laborers Protection Act provides more paid leave and other measures to protect essential farm workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

It’s sponsored by Senator Jeff

Merkley of California, the top Democrat on the Senate Ag Appropriations

Subcommittee. He says agricultural workers ensure food security and during the

pandemic “many are working in high risk conditions without appropriate

equipment, paid sick leave, or safety requirements.” Merkley says Congress has

the responsibility t make sure farm workers are protected, no matter their

immigration status.

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