Challenges with Oregon's Overtime Law
Some farmworkers claim that Oregon's overtime law is not effective, as they are making less money, not more. Meanwhile, farmers argue that they cannot afford to pay the overtime.
Maria de Lourdes Navarro and her adult son, David Montiel, are examples of farmworkers affected by this law. They work during grape harvest season in the Willamette Valley, starting their day at 5 a.m. and ending it by early afternoon.
“When we get back [home], we wash our dirty gloves. And work clothes need to be set aside. We don’t have a washing machine here. So we have to go do laundry elsewhere,”
Navarro said, describing their daily routine. The length of their workday depends on the vineyard's needs, and they often have to do laundry elsewhere due to not having a washing machine at home.
Author's summary: Farmworkers and farmers face challenges with Oregon's overtime law.
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