The article describes a case where a couple and five coworkers filed complaints against REVM, leading to an investigation by the ALRB. They faced challenges in supporting their family during this time. Armando Elenes emphasized the barriers farmworkers face in seeking help due to fear and intimidation. However, the settlement reached requires REVM to respect their workers' rights and prohibits retaliatory contract language. This case highlights the importance of collective action and union formation in overcoming workplace issues and advocating for better conditions.
All of this made my depression much more difficult. I would never want anyone else to go through this," Prida González said. "I want all my fellow workers to understand that they have these rights as farmworkers and let go of that fear of speaking up.
Many workers just accept the retaliation and then move on to another employer. The more workers come together and form unions or take action together, the more we can deal with these issues."
REVM will no longer require employees to sign a contract with language that threatens termination for requesting higher wages. Additionally, the company has promised the ALRB that it will respect the rights of its workers to organize for better working conditions.
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