Thank You for Fighting for Farmworkers

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For far too long, farmworkers have suffered under Jim Crow policies that excluded them from basic labor rights, including overtime pay. Currently, farm laborers must work 60 hours a week before they qualify for overtime pay. In a major victory, Governor Hochul has approved a plan to gradually lower the overtime threshold for farmworkers to 40 hours per week.

But mounting pushback to this decision threatens to undo this important progress.

Tell Governor Hochul and the State Department of Labor to hold strong in supporting justice for farmworkers.

Message Recipients:
Governor Kathy Hochul
Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon

Farmworkers working in a field.
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I’m writing to thank you for approving a plan to gradually lower the overtime threshold for farmworkers to 40 hours per week.

For far too long, farmworkers have suffered under Jim Crow policies that excluded them from basic labor rights, including overtime pay. You took a historic step that will finally end this injustice.

I know you will continue to hold strong in the face of pushback to this decision. It is the right one for New York workers, for our economy, and for everyone who relies on farmworkers to put food on our tables.

Sincerely,

[First Name] [Last Name]

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