Forestry Labor 2016 And Beyond Dan Bremer AgWorksH2, LLC 1-800-280-8063

The Present Talk of Comprehensive Immigration Reform U S Department of Labor and ICE Investigations Shortage of US workers H2B Visa Program Issues

Forest Operations Responsibilities Hire Your Own Workers - All Labor Rules Apply – New Salary Test Use a Farm Labor Contractor Must See Their License – Current Must Receive a Copy of Their Payroll Transportation of Workers Housing of Workers Joint Employment Contract As Soon As Possible

Farm Labor Contractors Must be Registered – Current – Vehicles on License (Worst Government Office Ever) Most Use the H2B Visa Program Currently Slow – Delays – Apply 6 Months Out Expensive – Wages – Transportation - Housing Cap Limitations of 66,000 per Year

Actions Taken by Forestry Industry and Others Multiple Lawsuits v. US Dept of Labor New and Invasive Regulations New and Much Higher Wages Lobby Efforts Compliance With Regulations Efforts

The Future Comprehensive Immigration Reform More Enforcement on Employers/Joint Wage and Hour Will Be Coming To You IRS and OSHA Will Be Coming To You Increased Press Involvement Increased Legal Aid Lawsuits Affordable Care Act

Congressional Help Do not leave final wording up to Washington Contact your Representatives and Senators You should be on a first name basis with your Representatives and Senators Urge all Forestry interests around you to become involved

Media Relations Designate One Person to Speak to Media Have Two or Three Topics/ Stick to Them Do Not Speak Bad of Local Workers Say There Are Just Not Enough Who Can Do the Work Emphasize American Workers Who Benefit From Your Crops/ Machinery Sales, etc. Do Not Be Led Into Temptation