California lawmaker seeks to expand protections for temporary migrant workers
Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San José) introduced Assembly Bill 1362, which would require that all foreign labor recruiters ...
This Idaho immigration bill is nation’s first. Officials say it may have constitutional issues
Idaho’s agriculture industry has faced labor shortages, and the country’s immigration system has for decades heard calls for reform. Now, two Idaho lawmakers are attempting to find a state-specific ...
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Farmers tell senators they’re ‘desperate’ for H-2A relief
Farm groups appealed to the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday for reforms to the H-2A visa program, which allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers to fill temporary jobs.
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H-2A program is essential to the survival of many American farms
The H-2A program, while far from perfect, keeps American farms running by providing a reliable workforce when local labor simply isn’t available.
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Rep. Dan Newhouse says immigration enforcement opening pathways for H-2a reform
While the trade war with Canada and Mexico received another delay in their implementation, that’s not the only thing ...
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New Report Highlights Labor Challenges and Strategies for Greenhouse Growers
A Michigan State Greenhouse Extension Educator provides labor insights for floriculture industry stakeholders and policy ...
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Legislature considers more rules for H-2A contractors
He identified H-2A visa holders among those still vulnerable to unfair recruitment practices. “For too long, the vast majority of temporary foreign workers have remained unprotected and subject ...