October 8, 2007

ISSUE 1187

LABOR MANUALS AVAILABLE

A limited number of copies of the manual from the 33rd annual Agricultural Labor Relations Forum are available for $50 each. The topics covered this year included workers’ comp issues, an update on immigration, and an in-depth overview of the H-2A guest worker program. Call Christine at FFVA’s Labor Relations Division at (321) 214-5216 to order one.

SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE PASSES ITS VERSION OF FARM BILL

ALLIANCE BACKS BILL TO TRANSFER AG QUARANTINE INSPECTION TO USDA

ROTH, SMOAK TESTIFY ON BEHALF OF IMMIGRATION REFORM

JUDGE EXTENDS NO-MATCH LETTER ORDER

COMMENTS SOUGHT ON LEAFY GREENS PROGRAM

EQIP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOV. 13

LABOR MANUALS AVAILABLE