Governor Urged to Sign Bill on Labor Violations
At a rally in Los Angeles, union and Democratic Party proponents of a bill to crack down on labor code violations in the garment industry Friday called on Gov. George Deukmejian to sign the legislation.
A bill by Assemblyman Tom Hayden (D-Santa Monica) would make garment manufacturers liable for underpaid wages, unsafe working conditions or other labor violations committed by sewing subcontractors who are hired by manufacturers.
Deukmejian has until Aug. 27 to sign or veto the bill, his office said. Significant Republican opposition during floor debate convinced most proponents that Deukmejian plans to veto the legislation.
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