Slavery

WPC: No Justification For Slavery Bill In Washington Senate
WPC: No Justification For Slavery Bill In Washington Senate
Senate Bill 5693 was legislation that surprised many in the Washington Ag community this session.  The legislation introduced in Olympia has been referred to as the Slavery Bill, for its requirements that Washington farmers prove they are not using slave labor in their operations.  ...
Warnick: Slavery Bill An Attack On Washington Ag
Warnick: Slavery Bill An Attack On Washington Ag
Ask state Senator Judy Warnick, she’ll tell you the 2019 legislative session is very scary for the Washington Agriculture industry.  She points to Senate Bill 5693 which she calls a slap in the face of farmers.  The legislation would require farmers to report any slavery or human trafficking used on their operation.  Warnick point...
Report Names Ag Labor in Human Trafficking List
Report Names Ag Labor in Human Trafficking List
A new report on sex and labor trafficking in the United States places agriculture labor in the top 25 industries for human trafficking.  The Typology of Modern Slavery report announced Wednesday breaks down instances of sex and labor trafficking into 25 distinct categories.  ...