Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 616 into law, ushering in significant changes to paid sick leave requirements. Turkey has announced plans to raise tariffs on U.S. inshell and…
New Paid Sick Leave Requirements to Become Effective January 1, 2024
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 616 into law, ushering in significant changes to paid sick leave (PSL) requirements. Effective January 1, 2024, this legislation, put forth by state…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
…new ways for farmworkers to vote in a union election.” Newsom previously vetoed similar card check legislation, AB 616, last year. Newsom also indicated he was likely to do the…
Week in Review: AB 616 Vetoed and Grapes Can Thrive with Less Water
Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. New winegrape research looking at irrigation levels has produced some positive results for growers in coastal…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-24-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. In today’s show, farm groups express appreciation for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616, ACP…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. The bill would have eliminated the secret ballot process for voting on issues of union representation….
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the push for Newsom to veto AB 616, CPS…
Week in Review: Rally Against AB 616, New Pesticide Notification System Developing
…together at the California State Capitol for a rally against AB 616. Instances of branched broomrape in California have been increasing in recent years, creating significant concern for growers. The…
Ag Industry Gathers to Encourage Governor Newsom to Veto AB 616
…AB 616 is, it’s a wish list item that needs to be vetoed by Governor Newsom.” Previous attempts to implement a card check system similar to what AB 616 will…
Week in Review: AB 616 Progress Causes Concern, High Expectations for Ag Exports
The California State Senate has approved AB 616, much to the dismay of several agricultural organizations. The recent trade forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture indicates high expectations for…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
The California State Senate has approved AB 616, much to the dismay of several agricultural organizations. AB 616 would overhaul the voting process for unionization, allowing for a type of…
Week in Review: What’s Happening with WOTUS and Debt Forgiveness Program on Hold
…farmers is on hold for now after a recent ruling by a federal judge. The California prune crop looks promising this year as producers remain optimistic about favorable markets in…
Opposing AB 616: Farm Bureau Supports Secret Ballot for Union Voting
California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) has expressed support for the secret ballot process in union representation voting in its opposition to Assembly Bill 616 (AB 616). The Agricultural Labor Relations…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-16-21
…solutions, AB 616 making its way through the legislative process and a research project that takes a closer look at the potential value of manure. Tune in to the show…
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