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ANLA Provides Witness for House Guest Worker Program Hearing
(posted May 06, 2008)
The House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing on May 6 to explore whether the H-2A and H-2B guest worker programs give Americans a fair shot at jobs. ANLA was asked to coordinate a witness, and selected John Young, co-chairman of the Agriculture Coalition for Immigration Reform. Click here to view his written testimony.

The Retail Roadshow heads to Ohio June 16-19th!
(posted April 29, 2008)
Join the group and visit leading, innovative garden centers in Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio.

Register before the Early Bird discount special ends on Wednesday, May 16, 2008! Visit the Retail Roadshow Tour website for more information and to register today!

ANLA Submits Testimony In Support of H-2B Program
(posted April 16, 2008)
ANLA Executive Vice President Bob Dolibois submitted testimony on behalf of the vertically-integrated green industry to the House Subcommittee on Immigration for their April 16, 2008 hearing on “Oversight of the H-2B Guest Worker Program.” Click here to read his full written statement as submitted for the hearing record.

ANLA OFFICIALLY COMMENTS ON H-2A REFORM PROPOSALS
(posted April 15, 2008)
ANLA filed official comments on proposals by the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security relating to overhaul the H-2A program. Click here to view the extensive comments filed with the Labor Department.

DISCHARGE PETITION FILED ON H-2B BILL
(posted April 01, 2008)
Rep. Charles Boustany (R, LA) has introduced a discharge petition on H.R. 1843, the “Save our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007,” which would make returning guest workers through the H-2B seasonal guest worker program permanently exempt from the cap. A green industry “Call to Action” has been issued. Click here to visit ANLA’s H-2B Lighthouse Action Alert.

DHS REPROPOSES NO-MATCH RULE
(posted March 26, 2008)
The Department of Homeland Security has republished its “Social Security No-Match” rule. The rule had been held up by litigation in which ANLA is a co-plaintiff. DHS will accept comments on the rule until April 25, and then may publish a final rule subject to court oversight. Click here to view a copy of the proposed rule.

ANLA Joins the European Landscape Contractors Association (ELCA)!
(posted February 10, 2008)
ANLA is proud to announce that we are one of 19 national landscaping associations to join ELCA. A benefit to ANLA members is that they will be able to join a committee of firms to exchange information as well as experience with other member companies.

Click here to learn more about ELCA, the committee of firms and their recent tour to Japan! The next tour will be in October of this year in Paris, click here to view their calendar of events.

H2A Wage Rates for 2008
(posted December 21, 2007)
ANLA consultant Dr. James Holt unveils expected H-2A program wage rates for 2008. Click here for guidance and wage chart.

NEW I-9 FORM
(posted November 09, 2007)
The United States Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS ") announced today that a revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 is now available. The Form I-9 must be completed by all employers for each employee hired in the United States. The form will become mandatory for all employers to complete within the first three days of hire once the official notice is published in the Federal Register. However, the USCIS is encouraging employers to begin using the form immediately.

Click here to download the new form.

Click here to view a press release/frequently asked questions.

ANLA Launches New Visibility Program, Access ANLA
(posted October 31, 2007)
Whether you're looking to launch a new product, build better relationships, reinforce your brand, or find new marketplace outlets, Access ANLA offers visibilty opportunities to meet your needs.

Click here for the Access ANLA brochure and read more about the new visibility program!