House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson recently introduced the “Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act”, his long-anticipated ag labor reform bill.
Everyone deserves a fair wage. But an extra $120 million in H-2A pay for just Georgia in 2023 adds stress to operations with paper thin profit margins.
DOL’s revised methodology establishes new wage obligations for specialized occupational duties such as truck driving/hauling, on-farm construction, and first line supervisors.
There are some key regulatory changes developing in the labor area, particularly with H-2A wages and adverse wage rates, that all owners and employers need to be aware of.
Troy Shumaker, Operations Manager at Manzana, will take a deep dive into the complexities and economics of the H-2A program and help you understand its potential impact on your business growth.
The potential groundbreaking legislation could make a meaningful difference for many growers and workers, but it needs a serious push from growers to get it across the finish line.
The volatility of today’s business environment can easily keep you laser-focused on immediate concerns, but there are other issues you need to keep in your sights.
Growers must take the lead to foster an inclusive, collaborative work environment to increase productivity and support their domestic and seasonal workforce.
másLabor, a provider of comprehensive services for employers participating in the H-2A and H-2B programs, has announced a merger with AgWorks H2, LLC, a Georgia-based labor consulting firm.
