Tag: H-2B
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April Kicks Off World Landscape Architecture Month: This Week’s Industry News
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Like a Boss: Bulking Up Labor as Busy Season Looms Near
"Our focus is on getting people to join our team in the first place."
John Deere Florida Dealer Hits 1,000 Machine Mark For 2nd Year: This Week’s Industry...
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Washington, D.C., H-2B Fly-in Set for March 14
As the remaining (second half) petitions for H-2B nonimmigrant seasonal workers are quickly being allocated, advocates for H-2B and the so-called “returning worker” exemption...
Why the Battle for H-2B Will Intensify
The H-2B policy could change under the president's new administration.
Like a Boss: The Value of H-2B
The program may have an uncertain future but landscapers like Michael Pickel say it’s an invaluable solution to the labor shortage
Solving Labor Issues in Florida with H-2B
Building Westcoast Landscape and Lawn into one of Florida's top companies.
House Committee Approves H-2B Exemption Amendment
The House Appropriations Committee has adopted an amendment to extend the returning worker exemption to the H-2B legal immigrant guest worker program.
H-2B Petitioning Continues for 2017
Industry gets more time to petition the House Appropriations Committee for H-2B returning worker relief.
2016 NALP H-2B Update
A look at key developments happening to this popular U.S. program for temporary and seasonal labor.
Why H-2B is Like “Groundhog Day”
If you’re a fan of the movie “Groundhog Day” like I am, you may see some dark humor in what is going with the...
Like a Boss: Handling a Workforce Shortage
When anticipated manpower never came during a busy spring season, everyone at Earthworks stepped up their game.
Another Spring, More Hassles with H-2B
Here we go again. Turf is receiving reports from landscape companies of unexplained delays in the processing of their petitions for H-2B seasonal guest...
Why the Industry Says Foreign Workers are Good for America
In his Nov. 8 article, “House GOP seeks flood of foreign 'guest workers'," WND news editor Leo Hohmann cited criticisms of the federal non-immigrant...
NHLA Applauds House Bill to Reform H-2B Visa Program
MIAMI, Fla. — The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) applauds the introduction of the Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now Act (H.R. 3918), introduced...
Senators Introduce Bill to Make H-2B Workable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on October 31 introduced the bipartisan...
Immigrants Sue Mississippi Companies over Work Issues
JACKSON, Miss. – Gulflive.com reports six immigrants are suing two Mississippi companies, saying the firms misled them about wages they would be paid to...
The NHLA Goes to Washington
MIAMI, Fla. — The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), will join the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), in honoring American veterans during the...
H-2B Workforce Coalition Issues Urgent Call to Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday, June 26, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed its version of the fiscal 2016 Department of Labor Appropriations bill. No amendments...
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Unilock ® Scholarship Helps Shape the Landscape Industry
Unilock is accepting applications for their Paving the Future Scholarship. The winner will receive $5,000. Deadline for submission is 9/16/24.
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