NJ farmworkers face extreme heat without guaranteed water, shade, or breaks. Read more about bill S2422/A3521 and how you can help!
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They pick your blueberries and peppers. But NJ doesn’t protect farmworkers from rising heat
““If the temperature outside is 95 degrees, it can be 15 or 20 degrees higher,” he said. “Imagine working at a temperature of 120 degrees and then get home and not be able to sleep because of the heat.” ” said Manuel Guzman, community outreach organizer of CATA’s Farmworker Support Committee in NJ. Via NJ Spotlight News
Op-Ed: NJ farmworkers need protection from heat
CATA's workers organizer, Edgar Aquino-Huerta, has shared his powerful experiences and urgent call to action in an op-ed published by NJ Spotlight News. From working on farms at 13 to becoming a dedicated advocate for farmworker rights, Edgar's journey is both inspiring and eye-opening. "I witnessed women fainting in the middle of a shift because the heat affected their pre-existing health issues." — Edgar Aquino-Huerta, former farmworker and organizer with CATA.
Aug. 31, 2023: Manuel Guzman, a lead organizer for the farmworker advocacy group CATA, speaks with migrant workers in Salem County. (Credit: Karen Yi/WNYC)
June 14, 2024. Edgar Aquino Huerta Farmworker Organizer for CATA, urges lawmakers to approve pending bill/NJ Spotlight News
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