A Special Evening Reception honoring - Congressman David Valadao
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Five years later, Gerawan Workers May Finally have Votes Counted in Disputed Election
After five years of waiting, workers who voted to get rid of the United Farm Workers union from Gerawan Farming may finally find out the results of their disputed election.
Elimination of Arbitration Agreements Bill Sent to Governor
On Wednesday this week, the California Senate passed AB 3080 (Gonzalez Fletcher; D-San Diego) to limit the use of Settlement Agreements and Arbitration Agreements for labor and employment claims. Gonzalez-Fletcher is the same legislator who authored paid sick leave time, which has become a disaster within the agricultural industry.
UFW President to Retire Soon
Based upon credible, third party information, VCAA has been advised that Arturo Rodriguez, the long-time president of the United Farmworkers of America, AFL-CIO, will soon be retiring at the UFW’s next Annual Convention.
President Donald Trump defends tariffs in key political area: Farm country
President Donald Trump urges farmers and others to stick with him in trade and tariff battles with Europe and China. He traveled to two farm states Thursday and urged backers to stick with him on trade, despite tariff battles with Europe and China that are undercutting crop prices.