US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited Clarksburg, California, to discuss the Biden administration’s efforts to protect farmworkers from extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Becerra emphasized the need for stronger protections for farmworkers, who are on the front lines of the climate crisis. He highlighted the impact of heat and smoke on farmworkers’ health and the lack of workplace protections. While the Department of Labor oversees workplace protections, Becerra’s Health and Human Services department is offering resources to help farms protect their workers. Farmworkers shared their experiences with heat-related illnesses, emphasizing the need for guaranteed sick leave and affordable health insurance.
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Health Secretary Becerra Touts Extreme Heat Protections. Farmworkers Want More.
