Pesticide Drift Leaves Farm Workers Poorly Compensated in California
California farmworkers face limited relief after pesticide drift injuries. A May Arvin incident affected 19 workers, with advocates noting little or no medical or wage compensation for families. Experts cite pesticide regulation data and call for a fund financed by fines to cover medical costs.
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