About Us
The Law Foundation of British Columbia funds the Legal Advocacy program. The legal Advocacy program examines, reviews and highlights issues to improve conditions of agricultural workers through legal education and law reform.

ACS Vision:
Our vision is of a community and an agency that provide a friendly, stimulating, safe and caring environment in which to live and work.

PICS Vision:
To build a healthy and just society which values and respects all cultures and promotes harmony and intercultural understanding through collaboration with other agencies and institutions. The Law Foundation of British Columbia funds the Legal Advocacy program. The legal Advocacy program examines, reviews and highlights issues to improve conditions of agricultural workers through legal education and law reform.

Issues Affecting the Seasonal Farm Workers
Poor working conditions
Non Payment of wages
Cyclical nature of employment
Multiple barriers in employment
Inadequate housing
Unsafe transportation
Health& Safety hazards
Cultural sensitivity and Harassment
Lack of childcare facilities
Lack of information on Employment Standards, Worker's Compensation, Employment Insurance and legal redress

Who We Are
The Legal Advocacy Program is co-managed by both the Abbotsford Community Services Society and the Progressive Intercultural Community Services to address the unique needs of the farm workers in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley Region.
Program Objectives
To provide legal information and redress accessibility to farm workers in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley area
Research and analysis on policies and law (Municipal, Provincial, and Federal) which deny equitable treatment to the seasonal workers
Advocate and lobby for changes in such policies
Liaise, enhance and coordinate with existing Agricultural Worker Advisory Committee
Farm workers Committee and other support/reference based consortiums
Deliver educational workshops to workers to inform them of their rights and responsibilities in the workplace
Compile and develop an Agriculture Worker's Resource Center for both organizations
Develop a standard in service delivery, referral and information for Abbotsford Community Services and Progressive Intercultural Community Services Progressive Intercultural Community Services.

Who We Serve
The Abbotsford Community Services Abbotsford Community Services and the Progressive Intercultural Community Services serves the Agricultural workers through Workers Partnership Program.
Seasonal Workers Partnership Program
Promoting legal education.
Increasing awareness among seasonal workers.
Identify, assess, and address policy and legislation to improve the working conditions of seasonal workers.
Work in partnership with legal professional to ensure legally redress for seasonal workers.
Establish a net work of service providers through out British Columbia and conduct information session to high light the main issues affecting seasonal farm workers.
Ensure that relevant information on the rights to obligations of the seasonal workers are presented to them in consistent and timely manner.

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