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I SUPPORT THE FARM WORKER BILL OF RIGHTS FOR COLORADO: SB-21-087

March 17, 2021 by Amy Moore-Shipley Leave a Comment

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Call to Action:

All help needed – If you are reading this, we need your HELP and SUPPORT TODAY before our testimony hearing at 1:30pm MDT.

Many Representing Ag and Industry are working hard to encourage their members write letters to their senators. We need everybody’s help right now to also flood the boxes of senators and let them know that we are here. Ag Workers do not have organized power, money, and lobbyists and we need each and everyone of you to help us show our senators that their constituents care about these issues.

Here is a list of senators and their emails

WE ARE ASKING YOU TO: Write the senators this morning before 1pm MDT. Let them open their boxes to emails that let them know that you support Senate Bill- 087.

SUBJECT LINE:?”YES on 87.? SUPPORT AG WORKER RIGHTS”

Dear (write one to each member below),

I am writing to you in support of SB21-087: Agricultural Workers? Rights. This Bill will be an important step for Colorado agricultural workers, giving them similar basic rights to other workers in the state and repairing decades of harms. In a year when because of COVID we have seen both how essential our agricultural workers are, and how vulnerable, this bill moves us forward into a better post-COVID future.

Each day, our agricultural workers go to work to feed our state?s citizens, and they deserve to know they are granted fair labor rules, decent housing, access to healthcare and legal services, food and clean water at work, minimum wage, freedom from retaliation for bringing up workplace harms, and? historically, agricultural workers have been left out of the most basic of workplace protections such as meal and rest breaks, overtime pay, the right to collective action, and even guaranteed minimum wage pay. Their exclusion is linked to institutional racism and economic inequities that go back hundreds of years. The industry is dominated by immigrants and other populations facing inequities who must work under grueling conditions and long hours, it is vital that the state step in to ensure agricultural workers have the same basic protections as other workers in Colorado.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that farmworkers lack basic rights and protections Agricultural workers have served as essential workers during the pandemic as they kept our agricultural systems running safely and food on our tables. The work they provided during the pandemic only heightened the lack of protections available to them. Agricultural workers have not had access to protective equipment, have suffered from non-enforcement of social distancing protocols and other health guidelines, and have endured unsafe or unsanitary housing conditions.

Please cast your vote with your constituents who value our agricultural workers and want to see them and our state flourish and in favor of SB21-087.

Sincerely,

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YOUR CITY HERE
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CONTACT INFORMATION FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS BELOW:

Committee Members and Contact Information: Business, Labor, & Technology Committee

  • Chair: Senator Robert Rodriguez (303) 866-4852 email:?robert.rodriguez.senate@state.co.us
  • Vice Chair: Senator Jessie Danielson (303) 866-4856 email:?jessie.danielson.senate@state.co.us
  • Members: Senator Chris Kolker (303) 866-4883 email:?chris.kolker.senate@state.co.us
  • Senator Larry Liston (303) 866-2737 email:?larry.liston.senate@state.co.us
  • Senator James Coleman (303) 866-4864 email:?james.coleman.senate@state.co.us
  • Senator Kevin Priola (303) 866-4855 email:?kevin.priola.senate@state.co.us
  • Senator Rob Woodward (303) 866-4853 email:?rob.woodward.senate@state.co.us


Here are our positions:
(Please see this?PDF version of Document for full arguments and facts.)

Ag Workers: Who They Are

Historically, agricultural workers have been left out of the most basic of workplace protections such as meal and rest breaks, overtime pay, the right to collective action, and even guaranteed minimum wage pay. Their exclusion is directly linked to institutional racism and economic inequities that trace back hundreds of years to the predominantly enslaved labor force in colonial and early America and were codified in the 1930s as a way to get Southern legislators to support New Deal-era labor and employment protections.

The agricultural workforce is dominated by immigrants and other populations facing inequities who must work under grueling conditions, for long hours, exposed to the elements. At least 65% – 73% of people who labor in Colorado?s food system are Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (with at least 82% of this group identifying as Latinx). The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted that farmworkers are essential, but treated as expendable. It is vital that the state step in to ensure agricultural workers have the same basic protections as other workers in Colorado.

Collective Action

Collective action offers important rights for agricultural workers beyond wage raises — it is about their safety on the job and advancement of the agricultural industry.? The National Labor Relations Act, and the Colorado Labor Peace act, both exempt agricultural employers and employees. As such, agricultural workers cannot form and join labor unions, cannot engage in collective bargaining, and most importantly, cannot engage in protected, concerted activity, which is when two or more workers come together to talk to their employer about a concern.

Wages

Most farmers in Colorado are not obligated to pay wage rates that are afforded to workers in other labor intensive jobs.? While many agricultural employers in Colorado are already paid minimum wage, at least 40% of agricultural workers are not guaranteed minimum wage. Minimum wage is just that — the absolute lowest level of compensation for which workers in Colorado can be asked to trade their labor.? Agricultural workers should never be expected to work for less than the minimum wage in Colorado.

Overtime Pay

The nature of agricultural work often necessitates long working hours in concentrated periods of time, which is true for both farmers and agricultural workers. But, when humans work those long hours, it is extra hard on the body. It also often means extra sacrifices of time away from your family, causing increased costs for child care or to buy food that’s already prepared, and less time to take care of your life to rest and participate in our society. We believe that those sacrifices deserve extra compensation.?

Rest Breaks & Overwork Protections

Agricultural work presents distinctive challenges with considerations of weather, repetitive movements, and bodily needs, and therefore protections for worker safety and health are needed. Currently, agricultural workers in Colorado are entitled to 10 minutes of rest every four hours, but those 10 minutes don?t have to be granted consecutively. A one- or two-minute rest does not provide relief.

Right to Access

A confluence of long work hours, rural living, and workplaces and residencies that are made inaccessible by property owners results in agricultural workers without access to healthcare, legal services and more. Often, farm owners believe that their private property rights are more important than, and superior to, a workers right to visit with a service provider of any type in or on the employers property including in the worker housing.

Enforcement

Agricultural worker protection laws have historically been under-enforced due to lack of funds and the power and influence of employers, often workers fear retaliation and they have no alternative options to seek enforcement.?

Short-handled Hoe

In Colorado, some employers make their workers use an 18-inch short-handled hoe called ?el cortito?. These implements force the workers to stoop low to the ground to perform planting and thinning tasks. Workers are forced to step sideways down long rows of crops while hunched over, resulting in repetitive stress injuries to their backs. Prolonged use of the short-handled hoe results in painful and permanent disabilities.
Please mobilize. Please tell every individual you know who cares?about the issues of structural racism, exploitation and true regenerative agriculture which is an ethics for land and?People.
We thank each of you in pushing for change. We know making change is not easy and we need your support.

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To our most lovely volunteers! We need you! We hav To our most lovely volunteers! We need you! We have multiple shifts open tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, available for car and e-bicycle pick up. Contact the volunteer line if you are available! 

Friday: Fresh Pack Produce TO Family Star NW
Time: 11:30-1PM
Expected weight: 200lbs
Volunteers needed: (1) driver

Friday: Colfax Sprouts TO Family Star
Time: 1-2 PM
Expected Weight: 200lbs
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Friday: REPLATE TO Spirit of The Sun
Time: 1:30-2:30 PM (can be done in less than an hour)
Expected weight: 50lbs
Volunteers needed: (1) driver (can be done by Ebikes)
We are so happy to be working in partnership with We are so happy to be working in partnership with SloHi Bike to share the great news about the Electric Bike rebate being offered by the City of Denver. Throughout the summer we will be offering the community opportunities to try out the bikes and assist with the application process.

Denver eBike Rebate Overview:
Starting April 22, City of Denver residents will be eligible to instantly save $400 off any eBike and $900 off any e-CargoBike. Income-qualified residents may also qualify for a $1,200 instant rebate.
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This instant rebate is offered to all City of Denver residents over the age of 16. Proof of a physical Denver address is required. Full eligibility details are available at the bottom of this page. 
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All bikes stocked and sold by SloHi are eligible, with the exception of a few full-suspension eMTBs. Our staff is happy to review your needs and budget in order to make the best recommendation for you and your family. 

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Join us today for the opening of Andrea's No Cost Join us today for the opening of Andrea's No Cost Grocery Market from 2-4pm at Casa De Rosal 735 Vrain St.
Come see us at the denverurbangardens spring plant Come see us at the denverurbangardens spring plant sale, sign up to be one our our volunteer bike couriers for our food rescue program, register with freshfoodconnect and we will pick up your excess produce and delivery it to 15 neighborhoods across with city. 
DJ Cavem is providing to groves, samecafe is cooking up the food, and littlemanicecream is scooping the best icecream.
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Mark your calendars! Just in time for spring plant Mark your calendars! Just in time for spring planting (and Mother’s Day!), the DenverUrbanGardens Spring Plant Sale has you covered for gardening season with organic flower, herb, and vegetable starts, compost, straw, and more!
Come by and see us at DUG HQ (located at The Posner Center) Friday and Saturday, May 6th and 7th, from 10 am-3 pm. We'll be celebrating growing season with a sustainability swap, live music from DJ Cavem, food trucks including samecafe , littlemanicecream , 3rdbirdkombucha ,Rowdy Mermaid freshfoodconnect projectworthmore 
 and plenty of other booths showcasing local sustainable businesses!
Get all the details at www.dug.org/spring-plant-sale
After many years of leading and guiding Denver Foo After many years of leading and guiding Denver Food Rescue amymooremoore is moving on.
Amy has been such a huge force in our organization. Along with turnerowenwyatt she helped to found DFR and she set us on the path that we are now on. We are so grateful for all of the time, energy, heart, sleepless nights, tears, passion, creativity, and immense amount of joy she has shared with us and the Denver community over the years.
Amy, you are the best! Much love from All of us at DFRā¤ļø
A beautiful bounty of rescued, fresh produce and e A beautiful bounty of rescued, fresh produce and eggs for the Spirit Of The Sun No Cost Grocery Program. #foodrescue #zerowaste  #denverfood #foodjustice #changenotcharity #denvermutualaid #healthyfoodfordenverkids #wastenotwantnot
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Did you know that 33% of Coloradans lack reliable Did you know that 33% of Coloradans lack reliable access to nutritious food? Major systemic change must happen so all may afford and access healthful food but in the interim we and our community partners show up everyday to do what we can to help folks meet their needs. Find out more ways to help by visiting our website, denverfoodrescue.org
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freshfoodconnect is now in almost 200 zip codes in freshfoodconnect is now in almost 200 zip codes in the state of Colorado! DFR operates 8 zip codes in Denver and many other areas are included with Denver Metro operators like projectworthmore groundwork_denver kaizenfoodrescue ekarfarm focuspointsnonprofit 

Find your operator today at freshfoodconnect.org and happy spring garden planning! 
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Partner sunvalleykitchen distributes twice a week Partner sunvalleykitchen distributes twice a week (Sat 11AM, Wed 2PM) and we stopped by today to gather feedback from the community on food access and the program. Always impressed by and grateful for this group that operates with great care and commitment. Also stopped by earthlinks to say hello.  Atradees will sling ya coffee and lattes plus the incredible handmade homemade products  in their store! Peep our stories to see more of their shop.
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Josh from frontlinefarming presented to each of ou Josh from frontlinefarming presented to each of our Self Sufficiency and Nutrition (SAN) classes for 3rd and 4th graders last month at Columbine Elementary and 6th graders at Bruce Randolph middle school. 

The SAN program covers an array of topics including food safety, farming, food prep, and food preservation plus of course nutrition! More to come on this stellar curriculum and how it's impacting Denver youth.
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ā€œThe CEC is pleased to announce that DFR is one ā€œThe CEC is pleased to announce that DFR is one of 20, $2,000 recipients of CEC’s storytelling awards,ā€ said CEC Project Lead Dr. Rachele Espiritu. ā€œAwardees exemplified their connection to the communities they serve, their mission to address social determinants of health, and their ability to uncover and create a collection of five story products that highlight the unique experiences of their community.ā€ 

Among the many components to be highlighted in DFR’s upcoming story products is the critical component is choice — what foods will my family need and desire?
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We've got an e-bike training THIS Saturday - link We've got an e-bike training THIS Saturday - link in bio to sign up. Once you're trained you can then do food rescue shifts with the e-bikes! They are soooo fun. Join us! 
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Photo and recipe submission from one of our home d Photo and recipe submission from one of our home delivery food box families receiving high quality produce and staples from eastdenverfoodhub all with a choice in box style and contents! Here's what they had to say: 

Our box couldn't have been more perfect! 
I made the family #fishtacos ! Out of the box we have used the #cilantro, #rice, #onions, #tomatillo, #chilies, #tortillas, and #limes !!! So many limes! 

Cilantro was used in the rice, beans, #guacamole, fish marinade, and as a garnish. Onion is in rice and salsa.

Tomatillos is in the roasted tomato and tomatillo salsa! My 5 year old (student at Smith Elementary) can't stop eating the salsa! The chilies serrano are in the salsa.

The limes are in everything! Marinate for fish, fish cooked with lime, in the rice, salsa, #beans, on the table and even in the #cabbage kale slaw!

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Join DFR staff this Friday, March 25th from 3-7:30 Join DFR staff this Friday, March 25th from 3-7:30 pm at The Village Workspace for their FREE Wellness Expo! We will be sharing the good word of DFR and how you can get involved alongside more than a dozen other local wellness practitioners. 

This Wellness Expo will have practitioners from every category of wellness, from financial wellness to mental health.

At this expo, you can participate in live demos, get free swag, shop healing products, and discover new approaches to wellness. Want to sample a Barre class? Want to talk with a chiropractor? Always wanted to know more about reiki? Come learn about new ways to take care of your body, mind, and spirit!

It’s completely FREE so bring your friends, meet new people, and learn something new. 

Check out their page for more info. thevillageworkspace 

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From hungerfreeco: Urge Colorado leaders to fund S From hungerfreeco: Urge Colorado leaders to fund SNAP Outreach in the state budget

The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) is creating the state budget right now. They need to hear from you to make sure they don’t leave Coloradans struggling with hunger behind. Email members of the JBC and ask that they include $1.5 million for SNAP Outreach in the state budget.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides funds for groceries to low-income households and serves as the first line of defense against hunger. Colorado’s SNAP Outreach Program works with more than 50 community-based organizations to connect eligible households to food assistance and facilitate their enrollment in SNAP. This is crucial, as about 40 percent of low-income Coloradans do not access the program due to barriers to access and lack of awareness.
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Heart & Hand

Heart & Hand is dedicated to improving the lives of at risk youth and their families. Through high quality out of school time programming, we empower all children and families with the skills, information, and resources they need to create and realize their dreams. By investing in consistent and compassionate support for our children and families, we strive to disrupt the cycle of poverty and close the opportunity gap.

Heart & Hand serves 100, low-income youth in Denver’s 5 Points neighborhood. What makes Heart & Hand unique is our model of long term, intensive support. Our students come day after day, year after year, because they are known and nurtured in the Heart & Hand family. Daily programming ensures students develop the resources that research shows are critical for long term success: relationships with trusted adults, supportive peer networks, a safe after school environment, academic support, empowerment programming, and social-emotional skill building.

Heart & Hand families are grateful to Denver Food Rescue for the supply of fresh fruits and vegetables we receive on Wednesdays at our after school program site. This nutritious bounty is especially valuable to our many food insecure families.

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Open to?Heart & Hand families

The Cope Club

As one of the most well-known youth organizations in the country, Boys & Girls Clubs provide young people with The Cope Club serves nearly 1,000 members each year and participates in a variety of community events. The Club also features the Teen Center equipped with computer stations, books and research resources, and serves as a quiet place for teens to concentrate on their studies and have fun. They have had a No Cost Grocery Program since 2015.

Program Details:
Open to Cope Boys & Girls Club families
808 Inca St, Denver, CO 80204
Mondays 3pm to 9pm

Boys & Girls Clubs

As one of the most well-known youth organizations in the country, Boys & Girls Clubs provide young people with opportunities to engage in programs that help them achieve academic success, take charge of their health by building healthy habits that will stick with them throughout their lives, and foster the skills they need to become leaders in their communities.The Vickers Boys & Girls Club provides services to young people in the area, providing a place from them to learn, grow and succeed in life. They have had a No Cost Grocery Program set up for youth and their families who participate in the program since September of 2014.

Program details:
Open to Vickers Boys & Girl Club parents & families

Clayton Early Learning

A major proving ground for all things early childhood, Clayton Early Learning is Colorado?s leading catalyst in providing early care and education, and collaborating with others to improve these important services. Our work focuses on ensuring optimal development during the critical birth-to-5 period for all children, especially those of limited opportunities. We succeed in closing learning gaps of disadvantaged children through a powerful model unique to Clayton Early Learning that harnesses the synergy of four dynamic initiatives ? research, practice, training, and advocacy.

Specifically, the Food for Families committee at Clayton Early Learning was created as a result of high levels of food insecurity among families we serve. Our committee aims to provide nutritious food for all families and staff, as well as nutrition education and cooking skills. Our partnership with Denver Food Rescue allows staff and families to access healthy fruits and vegetables, to trade new recipes with others, and encourages them to try new foods!

Program details
Open to Clayton Early Learning families

 

The GrowHaus

The GrowHaus is a nonprofit indoor farm, marketplace and educational center in Denver’s Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. ?Our vision is a world where all communities have the means to nourish themselves, and our mission is to create a community-driven, neighborhood-based food system by serving as a hub for food distribution, production, education, and economic development.

The GrowHaus partners with DFR to provide an educational grocery program every Monday. In this innovative community- led program, participants engage in a creative cooking class, and strengthen community ties by sharing a delicious meal together, all alongside the free distribution of healthy food. Our MOVIL (mobile) grocery program delivers these free grocery items to nearly 20 home-bound neighbors each week (usually by bike!). These programs also provide job opportunities for several residents of our neighborhood.

Program?Details:
Open to the public

The GrowHaus 4751 York St, Denver, CO 80216
Mondays at 11:00 am

Birdseed Collective

Birdseed Collective is a small community & arts non-profit organization directed by two former long-time residents of Globeville. One of their goals is to create opportunities for positive community and artistic programs in the Globeville neighborhood and Denver more generally. With years of experience in implementing many projects and programs, Birdseed Collective and volunteers have committed to running a weekly resident-based food distribution program called ?The Globeville Free Healthy Food Distribution and Preservation Program.? Through collaboration with Denver Food Rescue who redistributes the healthy food to Globeville, our Monday distribution program at the Globeville Recreation Center is going on it?s 3rd strong year.

Hunger is a sensitive issue and must be handled with compassion and in a non-intrusive environment. With a culturally sensitive and education-focused approach, participants receive pounds of healthy food weekly, learn about and try new healthy food options, learn food preservation techniques, and build community. Also through this program, 4 residents are now employed and are educated in job skills which they will use in the future. In 2015, our program served 387 unduplicated participants, and distributed 38,684 pounds of healthy food. This does not include fresh donations from Rainbo Bread and Raquelita?s Tortillas. Many goals for the program have been achieved such as hiring 4 residents and other staff, adding food preservation and expanding on our mission of ?The Art of Healthy Living.?

Program details:
Open to the Public
Globeville Rec. Center: 4496 Grant St. Denver, CO 80216
Mondays at 3:00 pm 4:00 pm