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Lawmaker pushes to block wage cuts for H-2A farmworkers
A California lawmaker is seeking federal action to reverse recent labor policy changes that could significantly reduce wages for seasonal agricultural workers across the United States. On Wednesday, March 26, 2026, Representative Zoe Lofgren introduced a resolution aimed at blocking new wage rules implemented by the
Lawmaker pushes to block wage cuts for H-2A farmworkers
A California lawmaker is seeking federal action to reverse recent labor policy changes that could significantly reduce wages for seasonal agricultural workers across the United States. On Wednesday, March 26, 2026, Representative Zoe Lofgren introduced a resolution aimed at blocking new wage rules implemented by the
Milpitas Enforces New Wage Policy to Match Bay Area Living Costs
The City of Milpitas in California is increasing its minimum wage again starting in early July, continuing its effort to align worker compensation with the rising cost of living in the Bay Area. This change is part of the city’s local ordinance that mandates an annual wage adjustment based on the Bay Area Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the current revision, all eligible workers within city limits must be paid a new hourly wage rate, which is
Milpitas Enforces New Wage Policy to Match Bay Area Living Costs
The City of Milpitas in California is increasing its minimum wage again starting in early July, continuing its effort to align worker compensation with the rising cost of living in the Bay Area. This change is part of the city’s local ordinance that mandates an annual wage adjustment based on the Bay Area Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Under the current revision, all eligible workers within city limits must be paid a new hourly wage rate, which is









