Labor
NCAE urges USDA to stop government grant abuse
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is urging the USDA to investigate allegations of farmworker union abuse and, if warranted, issue a report and refer the matter for criminal prosecution. The NCAE contends farmworkers... more »
MSU study shows farm labor changes, challenges
For the first time, the Mexican immigrant population in the U.S. has started to decline, creating new labor supply pressures for industries that rely on immigrant employees. In a Michigan State University (MSU) study, researchers... more »
Soaring AEWR costs: Adverse Effect Wage Rates harming growers
Along with other increasing input costs, growers are being slammed with double-digit increases in Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) rates. This year, the combined national average field and livestock worker AEWR wage rate is $17.74,... more »
Trump administration teases ag worker solution
Following a recent cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump dangled a tantalizing morsel for ag employers. The topic of what to do with the existing domestic workforce is one of the many vexing issues that have... more »
Farm groups react to DOL H-2A final rule suspension
Produce and farm industry grower groups are responding to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) suspending enforcement of a farmworker protection rule. On June 20, the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division suspended the “Improving Protections... more »
Labor Department suspends H-2A worker protection rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended a contested measure that extended protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. Components of the rule, “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in... more »
NCAE celebrates suspension of worker protection rule
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE), its members and the agricultural community nationwide are celebrating the suspension of a rule that falsely cast shade on America’s agricultural community. The Department of Labor (DOL) has... more »
NCAE works with Trump administration to develop solutions to strengthen ag
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) extended an offer and encouraged the Trump administration to collaborate with the agricultural community. In a letter, the organization wants to work with the new administration to develop... more »
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