Posts By: AnnaMarie Knorr

AZ Senate Committee Passes Piece Rate Bill

Earlier this week, the Arizona Senate Commerce Committee passed SB 1061 on a 7-1 vote. This legislation, sponsored by Sen. Gail Griffin at the request of Western Growers, would expressly permit common piece rate compensation practices in Arizona that have come under attack in other states. Specifically, SB 1061 would permit piece wage and commission ...

WG Board Members Discuss Industry Issues with Arizona Elected Officials

Western Growers Executive Committee and Arizona Directors, led by Chairman Vic Smith, President and CEO of JV Smith Companies, and President and CEO Tom Nassif, were in Arizona this week for meetings at the Arizona State Capitol.  The Western Growers delegation met with statewide officials and legislators regarding several issues facing our members.   The ...