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- Taylor Farms is the world's largest supplier of cut vegetables and salad, selling organic produce to major retailers and fast-food chains.
- Workers allege exploitation of undocumented migrants, with threats of deportation (via 'la migra' or E-Verify) to suppress complaints and unionization efforts.
- The company employs temporary workers through agencies in Tracy, paying lower wages and offering fewer benefits compared to unionized workers in Salinas.
- A unionization battle involves the Teamsters and Taylor Farms, with accusations of intimidation from both sides, and an unresolved NLRB vote.
- California's new law holding firms liable for subcontractor violations is seen as a political win for unions, but its impact on Taylor Farms is uncertain.