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H-2A Challenges and Housing
Fruit Grower Report
The cry for H-2A reform can be heard all around agriculture, and while some challenges are being addressed, WAFLA CEO, Enrique Gastelum says one of the biggest challenges is the housing required for farm workers.
H-2A Challenges-Housing
Fruit Grower Report
Recent changes to the AEWR calculations is welcome news, but WAFLA CEO, Enrique Gastelum says that's not the program’s only problem that needs to be addressed.
H-2A Needs and Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The ag community has been calling for reform of the H-2A foreign guestworker visa program for years with little to show for their efforts.
H-2A Needs Understanding
Fruit Grower Report
After years of debate, Enrique Gastelum, CEO at the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says the time has come for a better understanding of the H-2A visa program.
H2A Reform
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
There are three big changes that need to be made to the H-2A foreign guestworker visa program before more farmers are forced out of business, and WAFLA CEO Enrique Gastelum says the time has come!
H2A Reform Needed
Fruit Grower Report
Enrique Gastelum, CEO at WAFLA, the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says there are three big challenges that need addressed, and the first is the skyrocketing Adverse Effect Wage Rate.
AEWR Methodology Decision
Fruit Grower Report
Enrique Gastelum, CEO at the Worker and Farmer Labor Association, says a recent court decision in Louisiana overturns the Department of Labor’s Adverse Effect Wage Rate methodology rule.
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.