An Act To Protect Farm Workers By Allowing Them To Organize For The Purposes Of Collective Bargaining

This bill establishes the Agricultural Employees Concerted Activity Protection Act in Maine to grant farm workers the legal right to organize and discuss wages, working conditions, and employment terms with each other or their employers. It defines who qualifies as an agricultural employee and employer, covering activities such as farming, processing, and distributing various food products while excluding certain high-level managers. The law explicitly protects workers from retaliation when they engage in concerted activity aimed at mutual aid or protection, thereby creating a uniform basis for recognizing these rights within the state.