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Monday
Nov222010

FAN WOOT team meets with workers to set legislative priorities

DateMonday, November 22, 2010 at 10:51AM by AuthorBart Evans

 

In early-October 2010, the FAN worker team met with fieldworkers near Benson, NC to prioritize a list of issues for FAN's legislative agenda. (above)

Workers received information and materials about the HOD campaign, and they also participated in a Know-Your-Rights training. (above)

Many of the H2A visa workers raised concerns about falling minimum wages. In many counties workers make $7.25/hr., and in some they make $8/hr. Next year with Obama legislation beginning to take effect, hopefully that wage will be up to $9/hr.

 

Thanks to all who participated!
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