Big Changes to California’s Garment Industry Possible

On June 25, 2020, the Garment Worker Protection Act, SB 1399, passed the California Senate in a 25-11 vote. The bill was introduced by State Sen. Maria Elena Durazo, the former secretary-treasurer of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, who said that it is meant to address long-standing issues for garment workers, “who, when paid by the piece, earn on average $5.15 per hour.”