Farmworker Advocates Push For Federal Protections Amid Pandemic

Farmworker Advocates Push For Federal Protections Amid Pandemic

By Lauren Magarino

By Lauren Magarino
May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020

Farmworkers are considered essential, but advocates and some lawmakers say the government isn't supporting their safety.

SHOW TRANSCRIPT

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.

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