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RENEW Your WGA Membership TODAY for a Chance to Win $500

The WG Membership renewal drive is approaching the deadline to have a chance at winning $500. All memberships that are renewed by June 21 will be entered into a drawing for $500.

Kristen Kirsch Jun 13 2013 in Membership

UFW Bill Stalls in Assembly

A UFW bill has stalled in a California Legislature committee.

In a startling and rare development, legislation sponsored by the United Farm Workers failed passage in the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee yesterday afternoon. WG and other industry groups have strongly opposed the bill.

Matthew Allen Jun 13 2013 in Politics

Canada Targeting Fresh Commodities in Proposed Retaliation against U.S. COOL Rules

Canada is targeting fresh crops in proposed retaliation against US COOL Rules.

Canadian officials have expressed disappointment with U.S. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) regulatory changes relating to livestock, and is proposing to retaliate against fresh crops.

Ken Gilliland Jun 13 2013 in International Trade

Immigration Action is Critical

The Senate is currently debating the immigration bill with a vote expected soon.

Western Growers President and CEO Tom Nassif made another trip to Washington, D.C. this week to generate support for Senate Bill 744, “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.” The agriculture provisions of the bill represent our best hope to secure a remedy that will legalize our existing workforce and provide a way to secure workers in the future.

Tom Nassif Jun 13 2013 in Politics

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