Adopts the Meat and Poultry Workers and Contractors Protection Act to safeguard workers and contractors in meat and poultry processing.
The Meat and Poultry Workers and Contractors Protection Act aims to protect workers and contractors in meat and poultry processing by addressing safety and labor rights. It defines covered industrial operators as slaughterhouses, meatpacking plants, and large CAFOs. The act mandates these operators to submit disaster mitigation plans to the Commissioner of Labor, detailing potential disaster events and response strategies. It prohibits discrimination against workers and contractors for union activities and requires compensation for injuries during disaster events.
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