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Don Davis: “Many believe wage enforcement officers may target them if…”

Featuring: Don Davis, Democratic | U.S. House, North Carolina, District 1

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‘They Want Respect!’: Don Davis Gets Heated Over Department Of Labor's Impact On Farmers

Published | Video Starts at 01:42

It is unacceptable for individuals with contracts to fill at their wits end. It's unacceptable for individuals with contracts to believe they've been pushed to the brink and to hear nothing. Nothing. Many believe wage enforcement officers may target them if they ask too many questions. Ask what's going on or speak up. Mr. Speaker, this must be addressed. And all people are asking for is they want information, they want transparency, they want to know what's going on. (01:42–01:52)

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Asserts that farmers fear being targeted by wage enforcement officers for questioning labor changes.

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