The world’s largest houseplant grower is facing pressure from agricultural workers in Apopka and across Florida to adopt enforceable outdoor worker safeguards, including protections against extreme heat, pesticides, and other labor abuses such as wage theft and sexual harassment on the job. It’s part of a new “Planting Justice” campaign formally launched by worker advocacy […]
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World’s largest houseplant company faces pressure to sign onto worker protections
Plant nursery workers in Apopka and across Florida are urging growers, nurseries and retailers to agree to adopt ‘Planting Justice’ standards to protect workers against hazards on the job.