Labor
NCAE applauds court’s halt of Labor Rule
A federal court in Georgia has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing a regulation that would have allowed temporary foreign agricultural workers to unionize. “For far too long, the... more »
Georgia Ag Labor Relations Forum speaker info released
A roster of speakers has been announced for the Georgia Agricultural Labor Relations Forum. The event, coordinated by the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (GFVGA), is scheduled for Aug. 20-21 and returns to Tifton,... more »
The devil is in the details
The U.S. is presently about halfway through the second year of its 118th Congress. The Congress, which started on Jan.3, 2023, will end on Jan. 3, 2025. For agricultural employers, this Congress is unlikely to... more »
Farm labor report: Labor challenges persist
In the ever-changing landscape of agriculture, labor remains a perennial concern for fruit and vegetable growers. Results of the latest labor survey, conducted among fruit and vegetable growers across the U.S., shed light on the... more »
Despite working in deadly heat, study shows migrant workers keep Americans fed
Even though they brave extreme heat, a new study shows migrant workers remain dedicated to harvesting the crops that feed Americans. New data analysis by the American Immigration Council (AIC) finds that migrant farmworkers play... more »
Extreme Heat Awareness Month spotlights farmworker heat safety
The Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is promoting heat safety during a particularly hot summer month. EFI is urging agricultural employers and workers to prioritize heat safety and prevent sun and heat illnesses. The recognition comes... more »
Piece rate recordkeeping webinar scheduled by Washington growers groups
Two Washington growers organizations are teaming to help the state's growers deal with piece rate recordkeeping. The webinar covering piece rate recordkeeping is scheduled for July 11 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PT. The... more »
Farmworker heat-related illness toolkit available
Two organizations are working to help farmworkers better cope with oppressive heat. The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) have... more »
NCAE applauds rejection of Chevron Doctrine
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo has been met with enthusiastic approval by the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE). The ruling,... more »
EFI honors unsung ag heroes of agriculture
Farmworkers who do notable things have been recognized for their work. Maria de Sagrario Iglesias of FirstFruits Farms has been named the winner of the first Grow the Good Farmworker of the Year Award. The... more »
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