Northampton City Council resolution backs fair pay for farmworkers

NORTHAMPTON — The City Council on Thursday passed the first reading of a resolution endorsing the Fairness for Farmworkers Act, which is moving through the state Legislature.The bill (S.1205, H.1979) eliminates the $8 subminimum wage for farmworkers...

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