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Support for Flower Workers' Rights and International Flower Workers' Day

This House Resolution expresses support for designating February 14 as International Flower Workers’ Day. It aims to highlight the challenging working conditions, including exposure to toxic pesticides and low wages, faced by flower workers in producing countries, especially Colombia. The document underscores the U.S. commitment to promoting fair labor practices globally.
Key points
Designation of February 14 as International Flower Workers’ Day to acknowledge their work.
Highlighting health issues of flower workers due to pesticides and long working hours.
Support for eliminating exploitative labor practices and strengthening labor rights in international trade.
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Expressing support for the designation of February 14 of each year as International Flower Workers' Day, in acknowledgment of workers in flower-producing countries and to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to practices that respect labor rights in other countries.
Print number: HRES 126
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Process start date: 2021-02-15