A few extra hands at harvest is not cutting it anymore. America’s farmers this year will likely hire H-2A guest workers in greater numbers, for longer periods and for a wider array of chores than ever before. Nationwide, the number of H-2A workers is expected to...
A few extra hands at harvest is not cutting it anymore. America’s farmers this year will likely hire H-2A guest workers in greater numbers, for longer periods and for a wider array of chores than ever before.
Nationwide, the number of H-2A workers is expected to top 200,000 this year for the first time, following years of steady growth in the program. Even with political questions, legal risks and high costs, growers across the U.S. continue to hire foreign guest workers.
Adverse Effect Wage Rates (Starting 12/21/2020) An employer seeking to employ foreign workers under the H-2A program is required to offer, advertise in its recruitment, and pay a wage that
This current fight comes at the same time we face a faster and faster decline in domestic workers both local and migrant, and an increasingly hostile regulatory process for acquisition
“Before the bill was introduced, modifications were made in response to concerns raised by our members. While welcome, these changes unfortunately fall short of assuring that American producers will be
