The federal government considers farmworkers an essential workforce, but the issues many of them face have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Newsy's Lauren Magarino explores the federal response to keeping farmworkers safe and advocates' push for changes to last beyond the pandemic.
Farmworker Advocates Push For Federal Protections Amid Pandemic
Farmworkers are considered essential, but advocates and some lawmakers say the government isn't supporting their safety.
Posted at 1:09 PM, May 11, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-11 13:09:49-04
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