Reform for Workers

Everyone deserves safe, fair working conditions, no matter their occupation.  In North Carolina, the people doing some of the hardest and most dangerous work are most at risk because our laws don't protect them like other workers.  Most farmworkers don't get overtime, workers' compensation or other benefits.  We're not asking for special treatment.  We're looking for equal treatment for people who do the most difficult jobs.    

We can all play a part in making our state a healthier, safer place for all workers.

Field and poultry workers often face dangerous working conditions, including:

• Lack of medical care
• Exposure to harmful pesticides
• Substandard housing
• Poverty wages
• Risk of hunger