California Bill Could Help Unionize Farmworkers

A California bill awaiting Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s signature could help farmworkers form unions by halting employer interference. The bill will allow a union victory should any employer misconduct be shown during union elections. Unions said that employers illegally interfered with workers wanting to from unions; however, critics claim that unions are just trying to boost their numbers. Nearly 450,000 people work on California farms, yet only 16,000 full-time farmworkers belong to a union. (Associated Press) Read more.