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U.S. Labor Shortage Cause Ripple Effect with Seasonal H-2B Forestry Workers

U.S. Labor Shortage Cause Ripple Effect with Seasonal H-2B Forestry Workers

Nov 18, 2021 | H2B, Issues, News

Due to nationwide labor shortages in all workforces, the cap on H-2B temporary labor visas was reached on September 30, marking it the earliest point in time that the first half H-2B cap has ever been reached in program history. In response, FLA joined other forestry...
The Forest Industry is Essential – So Are the Employees Who Work in It

The Forest Industry is Essential – So Are the Employees Who Work in It

Aug 19, 2020 | H2B, News, Uncategorized

By U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) As published in The Hill newspaper, August 19, 2020 COVID-19 has exposed many Americans to important aspects of our supply chain that, during normal times, usually go unnoticed. Forest products are a perfect example. When the...

IT’S TIME FOR THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROVIDE H-2B VISAS FOR FORESTRY EMPLOYERS THAT HAVE RECURRING SEASONAL NEED

Aug 5, 2020 | H2B

We urge the Administration to add forestry related services to the national interest exemptions to the Presidential Proclamation 10014 and amendment 10052 suspending the entry of non-immigrants to the United States. Presidential Proclamation 10014 and its subsequent...

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