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The U.S. House of Representatives last week passed a bill that would streamline parts of the H-2A foreign guest-worker program and establish a path for workers in the agriculture sector to e... Read more
The United States, Mexico and Canada have finalized a trade deal to replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The pact includes important Society of American Flori... Read more
Many businesses have chosen to classify some on their payrolls as “independent contractors” instead of traditional employees. The distinction is important because the classifications hold ad... Read more
The federal government is seeking input from growers on hemp production in the United States — and the Society of American Florists is encouraging its members to be part of the conversation.... Read more
Starting January 1, 2020, a new Department of Labor rule will make 1.3 million American workers eligible for overtime pay. What does the rule mean for floral industry employers? To help answ... Read more
After two years of little action on labor issues in Washington with Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress and President Trump in the White House, activity may increase in 2019... Read more
This week President Trump implemented the latest round of tariffs on imports from China, including floral containers and other packaging materials, such as baskets and ceramics. SAF took act... Read more
On December 26, 2018, the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the US Department of Labor (DOL) published a notice which mandated new wage rates that can be offered to H-2A worker... Read more
The powerful Senate Appropriations Committee has signaled its support for two core issues backed by the Society of American Florists: increased funding — and an expanded reach — for the Flor... Read more
SAF participated in an event to support a key member of Congress with a family background in the floriculture industry, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI). First elected to Congress in 2014, Rep. Jo... Read more
