Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a new executive order granting two weeks of paid sick leave for workers who produce and sell food.
Food sector workers — from farmers to delivery drivers — will now be granted at least two weeks of paid sick leave, Gov. Gavin Newsom said during his daily briefing on Thursday.
"You are not disposable," he said. "You are essential and you are valued. I want to extend my deep appreciation to you." "It is in all of our interest that we prioritize the interests of these essential workers," he added. Story continuesThe governor shared that he is coordinating with the federal government on that decision and was in discussions with President Donald Trump before the briefing began. Trump had expressed vitriol toward governors who opted to go their own way, incorrectly asserting early this week that he alone has the power to reopen states, but has since drastically shifted his tone to accommodate state-specific strategies.
Three regional pacts are already in place, including the West Coast framework made between California, Oregon and Washington, announced on Monday.
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