Unfortunately. this measure seriously shortchanges the farmworker and denies him the equal treatment to which he is entitled. As a member of the Agricultural Labor Subcommittee I am particularly distressed that this illconceived policy is being pursued. as our hearings over the past several months into issues affecting farmworkers and their families have revealed the many and varied problems which they are experiencingthe substandard housing. inadequate health care programs. lack of full and equal educational opportunities for their children. the borderline working conditions. and their frequent exploitation by certain unscrupulous employers. Our farmworkersboth stationary and migrantdeserve much better than what this legislation has to offer and I share the hope of my subcommittee chairman that the farmworker will soon gain real parity and equality under the Fair Labor Standards Act. One of the most commendable portions of H.R. 7130 is section 201. which permits the extension of minimum wage and overtime coverage to Federal. State. and local public employees.
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