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Ag Worker's and Unions Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Enrique Gastelum, CEO of WAFLA, the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says as the cost of doing business for ag employers continues to grow, unionizing workers would unnecessarily create more barriers.
Ag Worker's and Unions Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Enrique Gastelum, CEO of WAFLA, the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says as the cost of doing business for ag employers continues to grow, unionizing workers would unnecessarily create more barriers.
WAFLA Name Change and More ReConnect Projects
The Agribusiness Update
For years known as the Washington Farm Labor Association, WAFLA has a new name, now the “Worker and Farmer Labor Association,” and USDA announces nearly $173 million to connect rural residents, farmers, and business owners to high-speed internet.
WAFLA Lawsuit Vs DOL Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Worker and Farmer Labor Association, or WAFLA, along with several agricultural groups, have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor to protect farmers from recently issued H-2A regulations.
WAFLA Lawsuit Vs DOL Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
The Worker and Farmer Labor Association, or WAFLA, along with several agricultural groups, have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor to protect farmers from recently issued H-2A regulations.
WAFLA on Overtime Changes Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
New WAFLA CEO Enrique Gastelum talks about the challenges facing agriculture with the removal of overtime exemption for agriculture.
WAFLA on Overtime Changes Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
New WAFLA CEO Enrique Gastelum talks about the challenges facing agriculture with the removal of overtime exemption for agriculture.
WAFLA's New CEO Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Former Washington Farm Bureau Chief Financial Officer, Enrique Gastelum is the new CEO at WAFLA, replacing founding CEO Dan Fazio who stepped down earlier this month.
WAFLA's New CEO Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Former Washington Farm Bureau Chief Financial Officer, Enrique Gastelum is the new CEO at WAFLA, replacing founding CEO Dan Fazio who stepped down earlier this month.
Vax Mandate Impact Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
According to WAFLA's Dan Fazio, since we already have a system in place and most of the workers are already vaccinated, the vaccine mandate for foreign guest workers should not keep many workers from getting here.
Vax Mandate Impact Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
According to WAFLA's Dan Fazio, since we already have a system in place and most of the workers are already vaccinated, the vaccine mandate for foreign guest workers should not keep many workers from getting here.
WAFLA Op Ed Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
A Seattle Times Op Ed, authored by WAFLA executive director Dan Fazio, that trumpeted the successful vaccination rate among foreign guest workers ruffled feathers in Governor Inslee's office.
WAFLA Op Ed Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
A Seattle Times Op Ed, authored by WAFLA executive director Dan Fazio, that trumpeted the successful vaccination rate among foreign guest workers ruffled feathers in Governor Inslee's office.
WORKFORCE ACTIVISM Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Finding enough farmworkers is a tough job for Ag employers, but the so-called "Farmworker Advocate Industry" isn't making it any easier.
WORKFORCE ACTIVISM Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Finding enough farmworkers is a tough job for Ag employers, but the so-called "Farmworker Advocate Industry" isn't making it any easier.
Vaccination Rates Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Vaccination rates among H-2A workers is 95% plus, a number that is pretty satisfying for WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio.
Vaccination Rates Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Vaccination rates among H-2A workers is 95% plus, a number that is pretty satisfying for WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio.
COVID HOUSING CHANGES Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Executive Director Dan Fazio shares his relief after state revises farmworker housing regulations.
COVID HOUSING CHANGES Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Executive Director Dan Fazio shares his relief after state revises farmworker housing regulations.
WAFLA COVID Frustrations Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA CEO Dan Fazio breaks down the degree of frustration felt around the ag community after Governor Inslee failed to repeal emergency COVID rules for vaccinated farmworkers.