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AB 2646: Farm Wage Boost or Bust | Chico News
A major labor showdown looms as California’s governor faces a pivotal decision: sign or veto Assembly Bill 2646, which would raise the minimum wage for out-of-state farmworkers to $19.75 an hour by January 2027 — a leap from the current $16.90. Advocates hail it as long-overdue justice for essential, often impoverished workers, while the National Federation of Independent Business warns it could crush small farms, hike grocery prices, and hurt California’s food competitiveness. The governor must now navigate a delicate balance between worker fairness and economic stability. Listen in…
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