Feds: Washington farm rehired illegal immigrants
Federal prosecutors say a Washington state herb farm forced to fire more than 200 illegal immigrants because of a government audit, rehired dozens of those workers — paid them cash and asked them to...
View ArticleNorthwest farmers cheer federal reversal on child labor rules
Northwest farm groups are cheering a federal decision this week to dump proposed child labor rules. The Department of Labor decided to withdraw the plan after it received thousands of comments opposing...
View ArticleWash. farm fined $1 million for using illegal immigrants
A Washington state organic farm has been fined $1 million for firing, then rehiring illegal immigrants following a federal audit.
View ArticleBerry Pickers on Strike Again in Burlington
For the second time this month, about 200 berry pickers at a Skagit Valley farm have walked off the job.The workers are striking over pay for the boxes of blueberries and strawberries they harvest at...
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