Tag: H-2B

H-2B Update

2016 NALP H-2B Update

A look at key developments happening to this popular U.S. program for temporary and seasonal labor.
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Why H-2B is Like “Groundhog Day”

If you’re a fan of the movie “Groundhog Day” like I am, you may see some dark humor in what is going with the...
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Like a Boss: Handling a Workforce Shortage

When anticipated manpower never came during a busy spring season, everyone at Earthworks stepped up their game.
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Another Spring, More Hassles with H-2B

Here we go again. Turf is receiving reports from landscape companies of unexplained delays in the processing of their petitions for H-2B seasonal guest...

Why the Industry Says Foreign Workers are Good for America

In his Nov. 8 article, “House GOP seeks flood of foreign 'guest workers'," WND news editor Leo Hohmann cited criticisms of the federal non-immigrant...

NHLA Applauds House Bill to Reform H-2B Visa Program

MIAMI, Fla. — The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA) applauds the introduction of the Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now Act (H.R. 3918), introduced...
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Senators Introduce Bill to Make H-2B Workable

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on October 31 introduced the bipartisan...

Immigrants Sue Mississippi Companies over Work Issues

JACKSON, Miss. – Gulflive.com reports six immigrants are suing two Mississippi companies, saying the firms misled them about wages they would be paid to...

The NHLA Goes to Washington

MIAMI, Fla. — The National Hispanic Landscape Alliance (NHLA), will join the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), in honoring American veterans during the...

H-2B Workforce Coalition Issues Urgent Call to Action

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday, June 26, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed its version of the fiscal 2016 Department of Labor Appropriations bill. No amendments...
Autonomous Snow Plow

Remote-Operated, Autonomous Industrial Snow Plow Hits The Market

Teleo and Storm Equipment have introduced America’s only remote-operated and autonomous industrial snow plow.
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Proposed Tax Break For Government Snow Removal Equipment In CA

California Senate Bill 546 proposes an exemption from the state sales and use tax for public entities purchasing dedicated snow removal vehicles.

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Final Bloom Of Beloved “Stumpy” Cherry Tree Is National News

Stumpy, a scraggly cherry tree who became beloved as a symbol of resilience during the pandemic, is marking its last Spring. Seawall rehabilitation of the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. will require its removal in May.
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It’s Spring! Get A Jump On Invasive Insects With These USDA Updates

Today's the first day of Spring and along with greening turfgrass, singing birds, and blooming daffodils, are the far less welcome signs of warming temperatures—the return of hungry invasive insects.
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Get Equipped: Design-Build Equipment

From trenchers to compact track loaders and excavators, this assortment of design-build equipment will help your professional lawn care and landscaping services team get the job done.
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Lakeside Landscape Project: Manitou Watch

Twin Bay Landscaping designs dunegrasses, a boardwalk, and cozy gathering spaces to honor the lake life.