Sen. Merkley Leads Call to Protect America's Farmworkers in Upcoming Relief Legislation
May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is leading a group of fellow senators in urging Senate leadership to establish and enforce adequate protections for America's farmworkers--whose essential work enables families across America to keep food on the table during the coronavirus crisis.
The letter comes as reports highlight farmworkers' critical need for additional health and safety safegu . . .
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley is leading a group of fellow senators in urging Senate leadership to establish and enforce adequate protections for America's farmworkers--whose essential work enables families across America to keep food on the table during the coronavirus crisis.
The letter comes as reports highlight farmworkers' critical need for additional health and safety safegu . . .