WAFLA

Earlier this month, the Washington Farm Bureau and WAFLA filed suit against the state of Washington for continually using emergency regulations during the coronavirus pandemic, rather than going through the legal rule making process. John Stuhlmiller, Farm Bureau CEO said by continually using emergency rules, farmers had to address provisions that were not fair or reasonable ...

The Washington State Dairy Federation will hold a virtual presentation Wednesday focused on a variety of labor topics and how they will impact those in the industry. Scott Dilley, Communications Director for the Dairy Federation, said WAFLA Director Dan Fazio and Human Resources Manager Pam Peters will address employment-related questions ...

Last week, Washington Labor & Industries proposed a draft of emergency rules for temporary agriculture worker housing when it comes to combating the spread of Coronavirus. A variety of farm groups across the state fear this will be a detrimental hit to the state’s agriculture industry, with cherry harvest starting in just a few weeks. ...

Legislation floating in the Washington Legislature looks to establish more oversight for the H-2A program.  The bill would create an office of compliance for the guest worker program, and require employers to pay a fee for worker applications.  Th...

WAFLA will hold a pair of labor and H2A discussions over the next two days.  The first will take place Tuesday at the Frenchman Hills Barn in Royal City, from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.  The second will take place Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m...

A former WAFLA employee his filed a suit against the organization as well as the executive director.  Dawn Dobbins, who held a variety of positions for Lacey-based WAFLA filed the suit in June in Thurston County Superior Court.  According to the Yakima Herald, the suit claims Dan Fazio make several sexual remarks and gestures towards her an other women.  The sui...

To meet the growing needs on the southern End of the Columbia Basin, WAFLA will open an office in the Tri Cities.  The Training Center will help educate local growers about the H2A Visas, crew leaders regarding best HR practices, leadership and more.  ...

The Washington Farm Labor Association says the bus crash in Central California that killed five earlier this week highlights the importance of having a legal worker program.  Dan Fazio with WAFLA told the Washington Ag Network as the U.S. m...