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December 17 2015

The International Labor Recruitment Working Group (ILRWG) is deeply disappointed that the proposed House of Representatives 2016 Omnibus spending bill contains provisions that strip protections and lower wages in the H-2B program. These shameful provisions will result in pink slips … Read more Omnibus Budget Bill Strips Protections for H-2B and U.S. Workers

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November 11 2015

On Monday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its long-awaited decision in Texas v. U.S., upholding the lower court’s order blocking President Obama’s executive action on immigration. The court’s 2-1 decision prevents the Administration from implementing DAPA (Deferred Action … Read more Statement of Farmworker Justice on the Appellate Court Ruling on Immigration

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October 13 2015

The U.S. Department of Labor today released new regulations for employment of guestworkers that herd sheep and other livestock on the open range. The regulation, issued under the H-2A temporary foreign worker program will replace outdated guidance which allows employers to … Read more New H-2A guestworker program rule on sheepherders increases wages but problems remain

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September 28 2015

Farmworker Justice is pleased that the EPA has issued an improved Worker Protection Standard (WPS) today and that it includes many important new protections from exposure to pesticides for farmworkers. Farmworkers are routinely exposed to high levels of pesticides in … Read more Farmworker Justice’s Statement on EPA’S Worker Protection Standard

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September 25 2015

The Migration Policy Institute held a briefing on September 16, 2015 titled “ What's New in Farm Labor? Immigration and the Agricultural Sector.” The briefing largely focused on data trends in the farm labor market and whether there are indications … Read more Briefing on Farm Labor Highlights Recent Data Trends

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September 25 2015

The Migration Policy Institute held a briefing on September 16, 2015 titled “ What's New in Farm Labor? Immigration and the Agricultural Sector.” The briefing largely focused on data trends in the farm labor market and whether there are indications … Read more Briefing on Farm Labor Highlights Recent Data Trends

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September 25 2015

The Migration Policy Institute held a briefing on September 16, 2015 titled “ What's New in Farm Labor? Immigration and the Agricultural Sector.” The briefing largely focused on data trends in the farm labor market and whether there are indications … Read more MPI Briefing on Farm Labor Highlights Recent Data Trends

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September 25 2015

September 27th marks the observance of National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Awareness days present an important opportunity for outreach workers to step into their communities and offer this critical information on prevention, testing and treatment to all farmworkers. Recently, Farmworker … Read more Farmworker Justice Recognizes National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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May 28 2015

Learn how Farmworker Justice helps farmworkers improve their living and working conditions. Highlights include: Immigration Update: Preparing for Deferred Action Implementation Keep Up Pressure to Protect Farmworkers from Pesticides Connecting Farmworker Leaders and Migrant Health Centers Increasing Farmworker Engagement with … Read more Spring/Summer 2015 Farmworker Justice News Now Available

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May 27 2015

Farmworker Justice is deeply disappointed by the 5th Circuit’s decision yesterday to deny the Department of Justice’s request to stay the temporary injunction of DAPA and expanded DACA. This decision means continued delays in the implementation of the expanded DACA … Read more Temporary Injunction Remains in Place for Now with 5th Circuit Divided Decision to Deny of DOJ’s Request for Stay

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