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AB 2183 also imposes civil penalties on agricultural employers that are found to have committed unfair labor practices of up to $10,000 for each violation and up to $25,000 for cases where the employee suffers and establishes ways for farmworkers to vote in an union election
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 2183, a measure aimed at making it easier for farmworkers to unionize in California. But the signing comes with conditions.
After vetoing a similar bill last year and resisting months of United Farm Workers (UFW) marches, vigils and posturing, including a note from President Biden — Newsom changed his mind on the farmworker union bill, AB 2183.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill that would offer more protections for farmworkers while voting for union elections, according to his office.
A busy week is ahead for Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has a mountain of bills to get through in a matter of days.