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🚨NSW Labor Party Backs Timber Industry with Unions' Support 👷♀️ The NSW Labor Party has endorsed a motion by the CFMEU Manufacturing Division, with backing from Unions NSW, to support the state’s timber industry. This endorsement includes expanding plantation estates and crucially extending support for the native forest industry, which creates rural and regional jobs and further down the supply chain in NSW. 🔍 Why This Matters: 1️⃣ Union Support: Unions NSW and the CFMEU Manufacturing Division have aligned to bolster the timber industry, emphasising job creation and economic stability in rural and regional areas. 2️⃣ Policy Binding: The motion, adopted at the NSW Labor Annual State Conference, becomes binding on party members and the parliamentary wing. This significant step ensures continued support for the timber industry amidst political debates. 3️⃣ Political Context: The endorsement comes as the Labor Environment Action Network (LEAN) supported a motion (Motion 85) with substantial implications for the hardwood industry across Australia. The revised motion now balances environmental concerns with industry support. 🔗 For more details and ongoing updates from the NSW Labor Annual State Conference, visit Wood Central’s exclusive coverage: https://lnkd.in/gPbp6nmm 🗣️ #questionforgroup: What are your thoughts on balancing environmental sustainability and supporting the timber industry? How can policies ensure both goals are achieved? Share your insights below! #timberindustry #nswlabor #unionstrong #cfmeu #ruraljobs #regionaldevelopment #environmentalsustainability #woodcentral #timberpolicy #politicaldebate #nswforestry #plantationexpansion #industrysupport #alpsupport #hardwood

Temporary jobs services could assist struggling citrus industry Due to the seriousness of drought and production in the citrus industry, it has emerged that the Temporary Employment Services (TES) partnership can turn the fortunes of the sector around. The industry is grappling with numerous challenges, such as logistical issues during the harvest season, as well as climate change. The introduction of a new national minimum wage can have a negative impact on profitability if not handled effectively. Agility is critical in this climate Regional Director of Workforce Staffing, Musa Dlamini said: “Agility is critical. And a strategic approach is necessary when it comes to ensuring cost effectiveness. All […]

Is this/are they for real? Has anyone else read this recent LA Times article? We're very curious. Apparently, according to business columnist Michael Hiltzik, the "Wonderful" Company — the world’s largest pistachio and almond grower, the purveyor of Fiji Water, Pom pomegranate juice, Justin wines and owner of the Teleflora flower service — wants you to know that it’s committed to “sustainable farming and business practices” and sees its employees as “a guiding force for good.” And yet, it seems since February, they've been engaged in a ferocious battle with the United Farm Workers over the UFW’s campaign to unionize more than 600 workers in the Central Valley. Carmen Milagro our founder says this about the "WONDERFUL" pistachios... "I usually buy them (pistachios) at farmers markets or from the bulk section at places like Rainbow Grocery. And given our stand on supporting our farmer workers through our DIVINA WORLD Foundation and whether this information is accurate or not, I doubt I'll start buying this brand anytime soon." Thoughts? Comments? Ideas? Rebuttals? https://lnkd.in/gJsEdRvK Published May 16, 2024 #farmworkers #UnitedFarmWorkers #centralvalley #unionworkers #almondgrowers #pistaschiogrowers #sustainable #farming

Insights into the Latest Agricultural Collective Labor Agreement #Agriculture #CollectiveLaborAgreement #WageAdjustments #WorkforceStability #AgriculturalIndustry #LaborMarket #GlastuinbouwNederland #Farming #IncomeSecurity #WageStructures In a significant move impacting the agricultural sector, the new collective labor agreement (cao) introduces pivotal adjustments aimed at bolstering workforce stability and enhancing income security. Effective retroactively from January 1st, the agreement introduces a notable 4% wage increase, particularly benefiting employees in lower income […] https://lnkd.in/eSeK4-W2

The latest State of the Fruit and Nut Industry Survey results show fruit growers’ complaints over minimum wage laws and H-2A labor issues continue. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekyRxu-Z #agriculture #labor #farmworkers #minimumwage #h2a #industrytrends #speakingout

The lack of an adequate workforce represents the most concrete threat to the efficient operation of dairy processors who work tirelessly to supply healthy, nutrient-dense dairy products to consumers. Yet dairy processors do not have access to a reliable labor pool through our country’s most prominent guestworker program, H-2A. While Congress hasn’t passed meaningful immigration and guestworker program reform in recent years, a new report from the House Agriculture Committee’s Agricultural Labor Working Group provides new momentum for the push to expand the H-2A program to include dairy farms and manufacturers. Read more in the full article by Donald Grady, IDFA's senior director of legislative affairs: https://lnkd.in/evwGwzgK #workforce #labor #agpolicy

Curious about the latest agricultural adventures Down Under? Following our earlier article on "Global Reach," join Erik Kramer, our international Recruiter, as he explores New Zealand and Australia to strengthen connections and uncover exciting opportunities in the agricultural sector. Dive into Erik's journey and gain insights into global recruitment and market development. Click the link to read more! #HuizingHarvest #HuizingHarvestAustralia #Agriculture #GlobalRecruitment #NewZealand #Australia #Adventures #MarketDevelopment https://lnkd.in/dG4BNinK

The latest figures presented in Parliament by department officials in September show that only 11,422 of 20,523 claims (55%) in the department’s database have so far been finalised. This is a small advance on 2022, at which stage 10,992 claims had been finalised. The department’s target for 2024/25 is to resolve a further 268 claims. At that rate, it will take longer than 30 years before all cases are resolved. hashtag#farming hashtag#agriculture hashtag#landbou hashtag#boere hashtag#southafrica hashtag#women hashtag#business hashtag#finance hashtag#tractors hashtag#water hashtag#crops hashtag#nuus hashtag#news hashtag#wool hashtag#southafrica hashtag#chicken hashtag#climate hashtag#meat hashtag#beef hashtag#cattle hashtag#sheep hashtag#pigs hashtag#grain hashtag#soya hashtag#peanuts #maize #wheat hashtag#graan hashtag#suidafrika hashtag#southafrica hashtag#world hashtag#grain hashtag#finansies hashtag#farmingportal hashtag#agrinewsnet hashtag#awards hashtag#legends hashtag#wine hashtag#grapes hashtag#berries hashtag#oranges  #landreform #masterplan #hunting #game #wildlife #jag #climate #rain #audiocast #podcast #gmo #farmer#health# Sustainableagriculture #Precisionfarming #Regenerativeagriculture #Organicfarming #Crop management #Soil conservation# Irrigationmanagement #Farm-to-table #Vertical farming #Agricultural technology #Farmingpractices #Croprotation #Livestockmanagement #Agricultural innovation #Food security #Climate-resilient agriculture #Eco-friendlyfarming # Agriculturalresearch #Farming systems #Rural development # Aquaponics #pesticides #poultry #feed

Post-Brexit Labor Laws and Climate Challenges Impact UK’s New Potato Growers Post-Brexit labor laws and climate change-driven adverse weather conditions have significantly impacted the UK's new potato growers. The industry faces labor shortages, waterlogged fields, and delayed plantings, leading to the decline of small-to-medium farms and creating supply chain challenges. https://lnkd.in/e2e_y8dK

Investigate Midwest's latest investigative piece looks at Corteva Agriscience, America’s largest corn company, and its decision to hire labor contractor T. Bell Detasseling, despite the contractor's history of federal violations and Corteva's public pledge against supply chain abuses. What are the implications for labor standards in the agricultural industry? Learn more about this situation at investigatemidwest.org. Link in the comments. #Agriculture #Labor #Iowa #SupplyChain