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Current Organizations Taking Action
Current Organizations Taking Action
Today, Farm workers must be paid the federal minimum wage which is currently at $7.25 /hr. However, some states have a higher minimum wage such as $15/ hr in California which does not satisfy the living conditions of that state. Housing standards have been put into place within the law where safety conditions must be met if the employer provides the worker with housing. The Department of Labor states that individuals or companies that are willing to hire farm workers must sign with the DOL and abide by specific regulations (Agricultural Employment, 2023). Farm workers now have access to working condition information written out to them before starting work. According to the Farmer Worker Rights, "...within the DOL, farm workers have the right to safe transportation, proper payment for every hour worked, and payment for transportation, food, and lodging (Agricultural Employment, 2023)."
Overtime Pay
Overtime Pay
According to Farm Worker Justice, as of January 1, 2022, "any agricultural worker who works more than 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week will be paid overtime at 1.5 times their regular rate. Double the regular rate of pay will be required after 12 hours in a workday (California- Workers' Rights)." Assembly Bill 1066, which was passed by the Legislature in 2016 allowed farm workers to receive overtime pay and get their money's worth for each hour of their labor.
A non-profit organization that aims to help farm workers and their families gain access to basic necessities such as food, health services, and safe working conditions. They provide educational and medical resources to farm worker families.
A non-profit organization that was recently founded in 2016. The CFF operates in various counties in California and its mission is to provide farm workers with a voice and collaborate with partners to serve farm workers to build brighter futures.
Founded in 1962, the UFW continues to grow its activism within many communities in support of farm workers. Its goal is to raise wages and improve working conditions. Cesar Chavez is a key leader in the foundation of farm worker activism.
As time goes on, the fight for farm workers' rights continues along with various organizations that aim to improve their quality of life. Some issues are still ongoing today as they were back in the 1940s, when the Bracero program was implemented that allowed Mexicans to work in the U.S. These issues include poor working conditions, low wages, child labor, and a neglect of basic necessities such as healthcare or education services.
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