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H-2A wage freeze bill sees new life

Monday, March 3

Bipartisan legislation to pause H-2A guest worker wage rates has been reintroduced in the U.S. House Michigan Republican John Moolenaar tells Brownfield his Supporting Farm Operations Act would freeze the Adverse Effect Wage Rate at 2023 levels through 2026. “The Adverse Effect Wage Rate has... Read More.

H-2A wage methodology severally flawed & needs to be modernized

Friday, December 6

The Great Lakes Ag Labor Services says mandated H-2A guest worker wages contradict other Department of Labor programs. Sarah Black tells Brownfield a Michigan farm using the H-2A program participated in a prevailing wage survey this spring to enroll in the H-2B program for... Read More.

Push for H-2A wage freeze persists

Friday, November 8

A specialty crop leader says there’s still hope the appropriations process can put a freeze on rising H-2A guest worker wages. Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board executive director Jamie Clover Adams tells Brownfield a nearly 40 percent rise in federally mandated H-2A wages over the... Read More.

USD 308, Hutchinson Public Schools, Announces Significant Wage Increases Across All Staff Levels

Tuesday, August 13

By Hutchinson Public Schools HUTCHINSON, Kan. (Aug. 12, 2024) — USD 308, Hutchinson Public Schools, is proud to announce significant wage adjustments following the successful settlement of the professional negotiated agreement on August 12, 2024. These changes reflect the district's commitment to remaining competitive in... Read More.

McPherson City Commissioners Approve Wage Raises for Employees, Effective Monday

Tuesday, May 7

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A raise is on the way for McPherson City Employees. As part of a large number of personnel related items City Commissioners Tuesday approved a seven percent across the board wage adjustment to be effective Monday, May 13. Four... Read More.

Tiered Wage Proposal for Substitute Teachers in USD 418 Accepted at Monday’s Meeting

Tuesday, January 23

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — A tiered wage proposal for substitute teachers in McPherson USD 418 was accepted on a 6-1 vote, Bill Grove opposed, by the McPherson USD 418 Board of Education Monday night. Final action on the proposal will come at the... Read More.