City Of Coachella Approves $4 Hero Pay For Farm Workers

COACHELLA (CBSLA) – The Riverside County city of Coachella became the first in the nation this week to give its farm workers a temporary “hero pay” hike for the risks associated with the nature of their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Coachella City Council Wednesday approved a $4 per hour pay increase for workers in agriculture, along with those who work at grocery stores, restaurants and drug store chains.
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