Farmworkers Face Sexual Harassment: California & Washington Take Action
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Female farmworkers in the U.S., predominantly Latina immigrants, grapple with alarmingly high rates of sexual harassment and assault from supervisors. Despite the prevalence, with up to eighty percent experiencing unwanted advances or worse, these women often lack recourse due to their reliance on bosses for jobs, housing, and other necessities. Retaliation against those who speak up is severe, including firings, blacklisting, and immigration status checks. States like California have implemented harassment training, while projects like Basta in Washington use videos and guides to educate workers. However, true change requires bosses to listen and handle complaints appropriately, along with cultural training tailored to farms. Consumers can also play a role by supporting farms that treat their workers fairly.
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