Agricultural employment is not covered by the National Labor Relations Act, which since 1935 has defined and enforced certain rights for workers in most other industries. But in 1975, with the intent of ensuring peace in the fields and improving stability in labor relations, the state of California enacted a law that established means to protect similar rights specifically for farm workers. The California Agricultural Labor Relations Act spells out a method by which workers can elect a bargaining agent or choose to not be represented. In addition, it prohibits both employers and unions from committing unfair practices which may deter workers from exercising their rights. A closing session will focus on recent changes in these other laws.
Early registration is advised.
Registration at the door will be on a space-available basis. This charge covers the day's program, handouts and resource materials, a hot lunch, and refreshments. For more information about the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act and Board , visit the ALRA section on the APMP website, which includes pages of educational material on the Act, as well as news releases and reports about current activity under or related to the Act. Arrangements are pending to add official ALRBoard informational publications and reference documents on specific case decisions.