Former CAWG Chair Appointed to State Food & Ag Board PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 19:03

Ben DrakeSacramento, Calif.,  July 29, 2010 --  Former California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) Board Chair Bennett Drake of Temecula has been appointed to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.  

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CAWG Legislative Action Center PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 23:33
CAWG is excited to announce the launch of a new electronic tool to enhance your voice in the public policy development process. Through the use of CapWiz you can easily learn more about issues CAWG is working on on your behalf. As well, you have the opportunity to easily weigh in on those bills by simply responding to Action Alerts and quickly sending e-mails to elected representatives.  This is a new and exciting tool for CAWG and our members, and we look forward to increasing the visibility of winegrape grower's perspectives in the State Legislature, Congress and beyond!

CAWG Action Alert!

Please Ask the Governor to Veto SB 1121 (Florez) related to Agriculture Overtime Pay

The Legislature recently passed SB 1121 (Florez) which would repeal the overtime provisions for agricultural workers. The bill was sent to the Governor on July 20 and he has 12 days to act on it.  Please click on the link below and send a message asking Governor Schwarzenneger to veto SB1121.

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Important Heat Illness Prevention Information PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 22 June 2010 00:00
With recurring hot weather it is important to provide heat illness prevention training. You can download the Heat Stress Information Card (bilingual) here. CAWG can provide you with an PDF copy via e-mail or a limited number of printed cards for copying and distribution. Please contact the CAWG office at: (800) 241-1800 or via e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view

For more information regarding Heat Stress Safety Training please
click here.

For information from the California Department of Industrial Relations/CalOSHA website regarding heat illness prevention please
click here.

To view the Orientation to Heat-Illness Prevention - Click Here

 

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