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Garment Worker Protection Act Passes California Legislature

Governor Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 10 to sign the bill into law. Shutterstock
Governor Gavin Newsom has until Oct. 10 to sign the bill into law. Shutterstock
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The act, aimed at protecting wage theft from garment workers, passed on Wednesday in a 43-12 vote. Its passage was supported by labour activists, workers rights organisations and over 100 fashion businesses. It will return to the state Senate for final approval before being sent to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk.

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