Opinion | They took her passport and treated her ‘like property.’ Will a new California law help workers like her? California's newly signed law regulates recruiters of foreign workers to cut down on human trafficking, a form of modern slavery.

Great piece by Kanti Salgadu, Survivor Leader & Advocate, who fought for #AB1362 but would have been excluded from the protections enacted. We celebrate & we keep fighting to protect all workers

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California just made history.
@governor.ca.gov signed #AB1362, the first law in the U.S. to regulate foreign labor recruiters—protecting 40K+ workers from exploitation and trafficking.

A big step forward, but awareness is key and more work remains to expand protections to all.

#WorkersRights

Too many lives have been harmed by fraudulent recruiters. AB 1362 could change that — it's now on the Caliornia Governor’s desk. We must protect our communities. Please help us raise your voice. #AB1362 #ProtectPeople

@propublica.org Thank you for this piece!

41,000 California farmworkers are at risk from predatory recruiters.

44,000 Californians have spoken: it’s time to act.

@governor.ca.gov— will you listen? Sign #AB1362 to stop trafficking.

Learn more → lls.edu/sunitajain/AB-1362

#ProtectWorkers #FarmworkerJustice #CaliforniaLeadership

Graphic of a farmworker bent over in a field with water at his feet. Bold red banner text: “Take Action Against Trump.” Smaller text: “Support California agricultural workers by telling Gov. Newsom to sign AB 1362.” Loyola Law School Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative logo at bottom.

Federal rollbacks left temporary workers vulnerable.

#AB1362 would protect 40,000+ H-2A workers—banning illegal fees, requiring contracts in workers’ languages, and holding recruiters accountable.

The Legislature acted. Now @governor.ca.gov must sign.

Learn more: lls.edu/sunitajain/AB-1362

Graphic with headline text: “Protect Workers, Protect California.” Below, a red banner reads “Save the Date!” Event details: “Urge Governor Newsom to Sign AB 1362. Thursday, October 2, 2025, 10:00 AM. California State Capitol Steps, Sacramento.” A photo of the California State Capitol dome is on the right, with a butterfly graphic beside it. Additional text at the bottom: “Join Assemblymember Ash Kalra, survivors, and advocates as we call on Governor Newsom to sign AB 1362. This bill ensures more than 40,000 H-2A farmworkers in California are protected from trafficking and abuse.” Loyola Law School Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative logo appears at the bottom left, with RSVP link tinyurl.com/3xchdffe at the bottom right.

On October 2, join @ashkalra.bsky.social, survivors, and advocates at the California Capitol as we urge @governor.ca.gov to sign #AB1362.

This bill ensures 40,000+ H-2A workers in California are protected from trafficking and abuse.

RSVP: tinyurl.com/3xchdffe

#ProtectWorkers #ProtectCalifornia

Text reads: AB 1362 has cleared the Legislature. Now it’s up to Governor Newsom. Logos of Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, and the Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative appear at the bottom.

Text reads: By 9/14: Add your name to support immigrant workers. Urgent deadline to sign before Sept. 14.

Text reads: Take 1 minute. Protect immigrant farmworkers from illegal fees, fraud, and trafficking. Clear call to action to sign the coalition letter.

Tell @governor.ca.gov to protect 41,000 immigrant farmworkers from trafficking and abuse.

⏰ Sign the coalition letter by 9/14:
www.lls.edu/sunitajain/AB-1362

#ProtectWorkers #AB1362 #FarmworkerJustice

Farmer working in a field. Graphic text reads: AB 1362 passes Senate floor vote. Over 40,000 H-2A farmworkers are one step closer to protection.

Big news: #AB1362 passed the Senate floor.

Over 40,000 H-2A farmworkers in California are one step closer to protections:

🛑 No illegal fees
📝 Contracts in their own language
📋 Registered, accountable recruiters

Learn more and show your support: lls.edu/sunitajain/AB-1362

Will California take the lead & support immigrant guest workers?

By passing #AB1362 the state can take action where Federal protections are being chipped away

Read more: capitalandmain.com/california-b...

#StopTrafficking #WorkerJustice #CALeads
@gavinnewsom.bsky.social @ashkalra.bsky.social

Graphic: “AG Bonta Opposes Trump’s Rollback of Farmworker Protections. Pass AB 1362 – Protect Workers Before Exploitation.”

Trump’s roll back strips farmworkers of basic protections. Proud to stand with agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov in opposing this attack.

CA can step up with #AB1362 —holding recruiters accountable & protecting workers before abuse begins.

Learn more: www.lls.edu/sunitajain/AB-1362

The Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative thanks AG Rob Bonta for supporting AB 1362 (Kalra), a key bill protecting workers from forced labor, especially temporary workers vulnerable to exploitation. Together, we can fight for safer, fairer workplaces. #EndHumanTrafficking #AB1362

Workers are being charged up to $10K before they even set foot in CA. Joe Martinez of @ciertoglobal exposes labor recruiter abuse—and urges lawmakers to pass #AB1362. It’s time to protect the people who power our state.
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Joe Martinez, Exec. Director of CIERTOGlobal, champions AB 1362 to protect temp workers in CA. His ethical H-2A model sets a standard for fair labor. Now’s the time to act for justice. #AB1362 #CALeg #HumanTrafficking #ForcedLabor #CANews

AB 1362 passed Senate Judiciary!

This bill protects 350K+ temp workers in CA from trafficking & recruitment abuse.

Thank you @ashkalra.bsky.social & @senatorumberg.bsky.social for your leadership.
#AB1362 #StopLaborTrafficking #ProtectAllWorkers #CAleg

Thank you for highlighting Avelino’s powerful story. His experience shows why California needs to strengthen protections for immigrant workers. #AB1362 is a vital step forward—and we hope @governor.ca.gov and state leaders continue to lead on this issue.

California bill fights predatory labor trafficking practices targeting migrant workers | Opinion “I wished someone had told me I had rights. And I wished labor protections in this country meant something — not just in writing, but in practice.”

“So many temporary workers come to California full of hope, only to find themselves exploited, silenced and forgotten.”

Avelino Reloj shares his story and why CA must pass #AB1362 on @sacbee.com.

Now it’s up to @governor.ca.gov.

🔗 tinyurl.com/avelinoAB1362

#LaborTrafficking #CALeg

BIG THANKS to the Senate Labor Committee for passing AB 1362! This is a major win for California, protecting temporary workers from fraudulent recruiters and exploitation. Now, let’s get it signed into law to secure fair, safe workplaces for all. #AB1362 #ProtectCAWorkers

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Lessons from the frontlines: Protecting migrant workers in California. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Join Freedom United for a live conversation with former U.S. Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Ambassadors, Luis C.deBaca and John Richmond, as they discuss California Assembly Bill 1362—critical legislati...

Starting at 12 PM PT: Former U.S. Trafficking Ambassadors Luis C.deBaca & John Richmond will expose how migrant workers are exploited—and how CA’s #AB1362 can help stop it.

We’ll be live posting takeaways.

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#MigrantRights #LaborTrafficking #AB1362

Victory! AB 1362 passes the CA Assembly—closing a major loophole in protections for migrant workers. No more recruiter fees, stronger oversight, real accountability. Next stop: the Senate! #AB1362 #EndTrafficking #ProtectWorkers

Why do all living former U.S. TIP Ambassadors support AB 1362 (Kalra)?

Most migrant workers in CA aren’t protected from labor trafficking. AB 1362 can change that.

🗓️ June 11, 12 p.m. PT — Hear why it matters.

🔗 Save your seat: bit.ly/4dM1Fnh

#AB1362 #StopExploitation

Thank you Assemblymember Ash Kalra + CA Speaker Rivas for leading the charge on #AB1362. This brings us closer to protecting 350,000 temp workers in CA from trafficking + exploitation.

Sign the petition: www.freedomunited.org/advocate/cal...

Avelino was promised opportunity—but faced exploitation instead. Trafficked through legal channels, his story reveals a hidden crisis in CA. AB 1362 can help stop it. #AB1362 #LaborTrafficking #ProtectWorkers

Angela survived labor trafficking after being forced to work 18-hour days to repay a fake debt. AB 1362 helps protect workers from this abuse. Thank you Asm BuffyWicks for supporting it. Freedom and dignity are not negotiable. #AB1362 #EndLaborTrafficking #CAleg

And this exactly why California should passAB 1362. It's so crucial! This bill protects temporary workers from fraudulent recruiters. #AB1362 #WageTheft

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Last week, @stephanierichard.bsky.social , Director of the Sunita Jain Anti-Trafficking Initiative, gave powerful testimony for AB 1362—a bill backed by experts for over a decade to fight trafficking by targeting fraudulent labor recruiters. #AB1362 #EndHumanTrafficking

#WeFeedYou #SupportSurvivors #LaborTrafficking #HumanTrafficking #Farmworkers #AB1362

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