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Alex Padilla: That's why I've introduced the Fairness for Farmworkers Act, last Congress, that would have guaranteed overtime.

On the recordMay 30, 2023
That's why I've introduced the Fairness for Farmworkers Act, last Congress, that would have guaranteed overtime.
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Alex Padilla
Democratic · California

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Padilla discusses his proposed legislation to ensure overtime pay for farmworkers.

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