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  1. Mar 3

    WE DID IT! The hard work of 1000s of Oregonians who called, testified, sent emails, and shared posts on social media has paid off. We have finally ended the exclusion of farmworkers from Oregon’s overtime laws.

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  2. Mar 1

    It’s common for ag employers to detail how they provide charity gifts to their workers, or “treat them like family” as an argument for why they don’t want us to have equal rights. It’s a trope with a rich history.

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  3. Feb 24

    Farmworkers feed Oregon. It’s time to pay them the overtime they deserve

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  4. Mar 5

    Is anyone else in Oregon tired of the back patting? After two years of ignoring the Governor’s abuse of power and the harms caused by it I have a hard time getting excited about and their excitement in passing bills most of us never asked for nor wanted.

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  5. Mar 3

    The measure granting farmworkers in Oregon the ability to earn overtime if they work more than 40 hours in a week has passed the Senate. It will now go to Gov. Kate Brown, who is expected to sign it into law. Oregon joins WA and CA in offering OT to farmworkers.

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  6. Mar 4

    Sine Die 2022! What a privilege to work with amazing members. I love walking into the Capitol every morning getting to fight on behalf of Oregonians with the caucus and the excellent staff. Thank you for the honor to serve. MC

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  7. Mar 1

    BREAKING: HB4002, Oregon’s farm worker overtime equity bill, just passed the House on a 37-23 vote after several hours of colorful debate. Sí, se puede.

    A graphic with the UFW flag and the words Breaking: Oregon house passed overtime pay for farm workers, and the fight continues in the OR senate!
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  8. Mar 3

    ¡Sí se pudo! It was a steep uphill battle to pass HB4002 and finally take this step toward equal rights for farm workers in Oregon. Enormous respect and gratitude to for their pragmatic yet relentless leadership and solidarity.

    A projection on the Oregon capital building. It reads “Farmworkers Feed Oregon”
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  9. Mar 3

    The UFW did a short thread about the “aww but we give our workers presents” argument. This is the same HB4002 bill they are talking about today

    It’s common for ag employers to detail how they provide charity gifts to their workers, or “treat them like family” as an argument for why they don’t want us to have equal rights. It’s a trope with a rich history.
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  10. Mar 1

    “I deserve equality. Farm workers like me deserve overtime just like everyone else,” testified one OR farm worker in support of HB4002. “Growers shouldn’t have unlimited access to use us up. We are human beings. We are not tools or livestock. We deserve equal treatment.”

    An image of a protection on the Oregon capital building. It reads “farmworkers feed oregon”
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  11. Feb 24

    Overtime with farmworkers at 40 hours is just a matter of time - this is just the right thing to do. Legislators have been working on this bill for years, including workgroups and hearings. It's time to end this racist exclusion and pass overtime for farmworkers.

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  12. 1 hour ago

    For those of my friends involved in Oregon politics, is today our version of Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras, or Ash Wednesday? (For those outside the game, today is the last day to file for our 2022 Primary Election.)

  13. Mar 1

    I just tried to watch a video of the people fixing a law about farmworkers, but it was just a man talking about the carpet while crying? I am sincerely so baffled

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  14. Mar 3

    And another victory for our community! 🎉🎉🎉Thank you to the Oregon lawmakers who fought tirelessly for and to the hundreds of Oregonians who testified in support of farm workers.

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  15. 13 hours ago

    Brad Witt (D-Sexual Harassment) has filed for House District 19 in Salem where he has never claimed his permanent residence until this cycle apparently.

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  16. Feb 24

    Farmworkers feed Oregon. Pay. Them. Like. Everyone. Else.

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  17. Mar 3

    WE DID IT! 🎉 This is a big moment for Oregon. SB 1510 will reduce unnecessary interactions with law enforcement, improve success for people on probation and parole, and fund services that reduce racial disparities prevalent in Oregon’s criminal justice system.

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  18. 19 hours ago

    The BIGGEST s/o to the forward-thinking organizations & community advocates who collectively supported Transforming Justice in via In partnership, we were able to show what can happen when legislation is created for and centered on people.

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  19. Feb 24

    Projected on the Salem capital right now, as a joint committee session is discussing a farm worker overtime equity bill in Oregon.

    Projection that reads FARMWORKERS FEED OREGON
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  20. Feb 24

    Paying farmworkers a living wage, benefits and overtime is in the best interests of everyone. Period. Let’s go Oregon.

    A projection on the capital building in Salem, OR that reads “40 hours overtime now!”
    Earlier today, we heard an ag employer argue that passing farm worker overtime equity wasn’t in the best interests… of his livestock. That kind of remark gives an interesting insight into exactly why legislators need to ensure fair treatment of farm workers.
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