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Show Page 6 August 1975 Utah Farm Bureau News Women at Midyear train for fall programs Workmens comp expands to cover some farm workers Utahs workmans compensa- Women at the recent Midyear Conference heard tips for successful Farm Bureau program activities in coming months under chairman Pam Turners guidance. FB Bicentennial emblem points up farmers part in American revolution Farm Bureaus involvement in the Bicentennial observance is pointed up by the development of an emblem emphasing agricultures contribution to the nation. Developed by the American Farm Bureau Federation, the symbol can be incorporated into tne familiar AFBF emblem (see Massachusetts Farm Bureau members recently took part in a of an encounter between early patriots and British forces at the small bridge between Lexington and Concord, the beginning of the Revolutionary War 200 years ago. Some are descendants of men who were among the embattled farmers present when the shot heard round the world was fired. re-enactm-ent below). When the Declaration of Independence was signed, nine out of ten workers in the U.S. and many of the signers of the document were farmers. Due to technological developments which have increased agricultures productivity, today only four percent of the nations work force is engaged in fanning, supplying our nations food and fiber needs as well as much for the rest of the world. He employed four or more persons for 40 hours or more per week (per each employee) for 13 consecutive weeks during any part of the preceding 12 months. Other provisions of the new law allow a fanner or ranchers to insure himself for workmens compensation. And he may cover his employees, even if he doesnt meet the above stan(2) tion law, amended by S.B. 26 in the 1975 general legislative session, makes important changes for Utah ranchers and farmers. The act now states that every person, firm, and private corporation consitutes an .employer subject to the provisions of the act except agricultural employers whose employees are members of the immediate family of the employer, which employer has a proprietary interest in the farm; whose casn payments to one. or more employees amounted to less than $2500 during the preceding calendar year; or who do not employ at least four persons for 40 hours or more per week per each employee for 13 consecutive weeks during any part of the preceding 12 months Several Utah Farm Bureau Federation discussions with officials of the Utah Industrial Commission, which administers the act, failed to reveal an exact interpretation of the law. Most farmers required to participate are already among the 319 farm employers now insured through the state insurance fund, according to Steven Hadley, Industrial self-employ- ed dards. Benefit levels were increased in the bill from 66 percent of the state weekly average wage to 100 percent in . some circumstances. The cost of these increases is estimated at 11.2 percent by Commission officials; the minimum annual premium is $72. Because: so few farmers and ranchers will be required to pro- vide workmens compensation coverage, Utah Farm Bureau Insurance Company doesnt offer that type of plan now. Any farmer or rancher who is in doubt as to whether he must cover his employees with workmens compensation can call the Utah Industrial Commission at 1 or write them at (801) 350 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84102. 328-641- Commission official. 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Earlier, the Senate passed similar legislation by a vote of Although the Senate bill included an amendment exempting agriculture from the watchdog powers of the proposed the House -reported favorably out of the government operations committee recently includes agriculture. In telegrams to Utahs two representatives, Gunn McKay and Allen Howe, the Utah Farm Bureau Federation pointed out the unfairness of labor and labor negotiations not being covered by the bill because they represent such a major factor in consumer Place in freezer and freeze. 4-qu- art ice cream 61-2- 8. super-agenc- y, version- . prices. Farm Bureau observers believe agriculture will be included in the final legislation, if the House passes its bill. A close vote in the House could very possibly lead to a presidential veto, according to FB officials. They are urging all Farm Bureau members to contact their representative and encourage him to vote against the con- - I'M MUt6 TO mPHl'U 0'ite itw tjMtf&ffMr ADinced Gye-- ffruetr OpMONS OP ymtL COOfCAt, sumer protection agency bill. Establishment of a consumer protection agency with anything other than advisory responsibilities is contrary to Farm Bureau policy. |