labor

Threat of rail strike ends

Both the Senate and House of Representatives have approved a measure enforcing the Biden administration’s agreement to settle the rail...

2 years ago 4 minute read

AMLO proposes 20% rise in Mexican minimum wage

The most persistent complaint in the U.S. produce industry is labor costs. In California, the heart of the nation’s fruit...

2 years ago 2 minute read

FFVA says government ag wage rate to increase dramatically for Florida growers

From the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753: The USDA released the results of its most recent Farm Labor...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Biden pushes Congress to enact rail agreement

The U.S. national rail strike has been postponed, not averted. The major railroads and the railroad workers’ unions have been...

2 years ago 2 minute read

The last legs of Title 42

Title 42 appears to be on its last legs. This measure was implemented by the previous presidential administration as a...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Third union rejects railway contract

Following the midterms has been so fascinating that other news stories have faded into the background.  Like a potential nationwide...

2 years ago 2 minute read

United Robotics Group enters the North American market

November 01, 2022–LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Robotics Group, with global offices in Bochum, Germany and Paris, France opens its North American...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Northwest startups partner on modular, robotic pizza kitchens

SEATTLE and PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Picnic Works, a Seattle-based developer of kitchen automation technology, today announced...

2 years ago 6 minute read

The typical guestworker: not who you think

Who is a guestworker in the United States? You may have a picture in your mind: a migrant Hispanic out...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Sysco at “impasse” with Boston, Syracuse union contract negotiations

HOUSTON, Oct. 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation BB #:105962 announced it had reached an impasse with the International...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Ag work injuries increase with higher heat

As world temperatures rise and are expected to continue rising, heat-related illnesses (HRIs) are becoming a major issue in occupational...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Gov. Newsom signs farm worker bill

California governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation promoted by the United Farm Workers union (UFW) that will make it easier...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Immigration reform remains a long shot

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  The fresh produce industry desperately needs labor and better certainty for the foreign workers it uses, both...

3 years ago 4 minute read

EFI shares facts and figures during National Farm Safety and Health Week

The Equitable Food Initiative shares this information during National Farm Safety and Health Week – September 18-24, 2022 According to...

3 years ago 2 minute read

TIPA, Texas ag leaders urge action on farm labor shortage

EDINBURG, TX – On Thursday, September 22, at 10am CST, the American Business Immigration Coalition Action (ABIC Action), Texas International...

3 years ago 7 minute read

USDA seeks input on new grant program addressing labor issues

WASHINGTON, September 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is gathering input to help shape a recently announced...

3 years ago 5 minute read

USApple CEO urges Senate action on Farm Workforce Modernization Act

USApple BB #:145473 President & CEO Jim Bair spoke at a press conference September 15 on Capitol Hill urging Senate...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Pandemic didn’t lead to farm labor shortage

As the coronavirus begins to move into the past, the nation is still evaluating its impact. There was great concern...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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