SJR16: Joint Resolution Text

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1997 - 1998 LEGISLATURE

1997 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 16

March 6, 1997 - Introduced by Senator Burke, cosponsored by Representative Kunicki. Referred to Committee on Labor, Transportation and Financial Institutions.

SJR16,1,2 Relating to: commending the United Farm Workers of America's campaign to organize strawberry workers.

SJR16,1,4 Whereas, farm workers toiling in strawberry fields are among the more exploited workers in the nation; and

SJR16,1,8 Whereas, over 20,000 women, men and children working in California strawberry fields typically spend 10 to 12 hours a day picking fruit from ankle-level plants, suffer chronic back pain and injuries and experience the dangerous effects of pesticide poisoning; and

SJR16,1,10 Whereas, strawberry workers have not received wages above the poverty level for 10 years; and

SJR16,1,12 Whereas, most strawberry workers have few or no medical benefits, sexual harassment is commonplace and bathrooms in the fields are filthy; and

SJR16,1,14 Whereas, over 20,000 strawberry workers are tired of these terrible conditions and seek safety, security and a voice on the job; and

SJR16,2,2 Whereas, the United Farm Workers of America are leading a public pledge campaign to advocate for the rights of strawberry workers; now, therefore, be it

SJR16,2,6 Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin legislature commends the United Farm Workers of America's California strawberry organizing campaign and expresses indignation at the abuse committed against farm workers.

SJR16,2,7 (End)