Tag: labor
How a bakery in Guatemala came to share the name of a Canadian greenhouse
- Analysis
As we celebrate the month of gratitude, let us not forget the unsung heroes of the food behind our favorite recipes: farmworkers.
EFI celebrates National Gratitude Month
- General News
Equitable Food Initiative is celebrating National Gratitude Month by sharing stories of gratitude and success from farmworkers
OSHA, accidental deaths, and small farms
- Analysis
Investigation of Wisconsin dairy worker deaths offer useful insights for safety on smaller produce operations
Sysco adds commercial driving testing sites in Florida and Texas
- General News
Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, today announced it has been awarded contracts that allow its Central Florida and North Texas sites to become full-service Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) test sites.
Alabama growers turn to H-2A
- Analysis
The guestworker program known as H2A grows in popularity for labor-strapped Alabama growers, as in other regions.
California increases minimum number of sick days
- General News
California governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill mandating an increase in minimum paid sick leave days for workers in the state from three to five per year.
Equitable Food Initiative highlights benefits of family-focused workplaces
- General News
Why family-friendly policies toward workers may lead to improved employee productivity, retention, and hiring
Chipotle tests robot bowl and salad prep
- General NewsNEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill announced today it is testing …
The apparently unfair labor differential
- Analysis
Discrepancies in labor costs between the United States and Mexico often feel unfair to growers. But they cannot be called unfair trade practices.
Pilot program aims to improve farm labor conditions
- Featured
The Biden administration is giving grants to growers for participating in a research program for improving farm labor conditions.