Frustrated farmworkers ended up holding rallies in 13 cities across the state. The governor’s relationship with farmworkers has since endured further strains: In March, Newsom angered union members by embarking on a family trip to Central and South America right before César Chávez Day, when farmworker leaders had requested to meet with him to discuss this year’s version of the vote-by-mail bill. The “March for the Governor’s Signature” comes about a year after Newsom vetoed a similar bill, prompting infuriated farmworkers to march to the French Laundry, the luxurious Napa County restaurant where Newsom was caught in the early days of the pandemic dining maskless with lobbyists. 26, a few days before the legislative session draws to a close. Farmworkers and their supporters are set to arrive at the state Capitol on Aug. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would permit farmworkers to vote from home in union elections. Today, the United Farm Workers union is set to embark on a 24-day, 335-mile march from Delano to Sacramento to urge Gov. Workers across California are taking to the streets.
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