Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoes UFW’s SB789

Gov. Schwarzenegger vetoes
UFW’s SB789

We need to share some very disappointing news with you. Late yesterday, California Governor Schwarzenegger vetoed SB789.

We are disappointed, but we are not surprised. It has unfortunately become very clear that the governor has no idea what it is like to work in the fields as a farm worker.

His decision to veto SB789 emphasizes the deep disconnection between his words and the reality that hundreds of thousands of farm workers have to endure every day while harvesting the fruits and vegetables that feed America. The governor says he knows that farm workers are subjected to sexual harassment, heat illness, abuses and intimidation at the workplace. He has acknowledged this problem and promised to change the situation.

Yet, again and again, he has failed to protect farm workers. Instead, he continues to support employers who are responsible for at least 95% of the reported violations during union election campaigns.

Please take a moment and send a message to Governor Schwarzenegger and let him know how disappointed you are.

http://www.ufwaction.org/campaign/sb789veto

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