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Assemblymember Robert Rivas Applauds State’s Provision of 750K Masks for Agricultural Workers in Monterey County
SACRAMENTO - On May 8, 2020, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) applauded news that California has agreed to supply Monterey County with 750,000 procedure masks specifically designated for agricultural workers. This follows weeks of persistent engagement by County and State Officials, and will benefit as many as 25,000 workers over the next 30 days.
Following Reports of Over Forty COVID-19 Cases Among Farmworkers in his District, Assemblymember Rivas Urges the Governor for More Relief
SALINAS - On April 24, 2020, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) sent Governor Gavin Newsom a letter requesting urgent steps to protect farmworkers and the food supply chain in the wake of COVID-19.
Assemblymembers Rivas and Garcia Applaud COVID-19 Sick Leave Expansion for Food Industry Workers, Including Farmworkers
Supplemental Hazard Pay Should Be The Next Step, Say Assemblymembers
Assemblymember Rivas Praises Governor Newsom’s $125 Million Initiative to Help Undocumented Immigrants Affected By COVID-19
Rivas Says Additional Steps Needed To Protect Undocumented Workers,
Especially Farmworkers
Asambleísta Rivas Introduce “COVID-19 Paquete de Alivio Para Trabajadores Agrícolas de California”
Junto con el asambleísta Eduardo García, Rivas pide acción urgente para proteger a los trabajadores agrícolas y evitar interrupciones en el suministro de comida
SALINAS, 9 de abril, 2020 – Con la falta de labor agrícola en California, los supermercados enfrentan estantes vacíos a causa de dificultades logísticas, y muc
Assemblymember Rivas Introduces “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
Joined by Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia, Rivas calls for urgent action to protect farmworkers and avoid disruptions in food supply
SALINAS, April 9, 2020 - With California farms facing labor shortages, grocers experiencing empty shelves because of logistical bottlenecks, and many of the state's
Assemblymember Rivas Urges the State’s Attention to the Impacts of COVID-19 on Agricultural Businesses and Farmworkers
(SALINAS, CA) – In a letter dated March 24, 2020, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) thanked Speaker Anthony Rendon for his leadership during the current COVID-19 crisis, and urged the State’s attention to the ne
Assemblymember Rivas Applauds Legislative Action in Response to COVID-19
(SALINAS, CA) - On March 18, 2020, Assemblymember Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) applauded critical legislative action taken to combat COVID 19, including a special appropriation for up to $1 billion. These budgetary measures were taken to protect the health and safety of Californians.
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