Farmworker Road Deaths

A memorial for seven farmworkers killed on the way to work in February in Madera County. California lawmakers acted to regulate the vans that take farmworkers to the fields. However, few vehicles are covered under the regulations now, leaving it less clear who is responsible for workers’ safety. Read more ... to examine some of the legislative history as well as to learn about the dangers still facing commuting farmworkers. The review's findings: While the state’s safety enforcement program has reduced fatalities, its laws aren’t as effective as they once...