Tell your labor-shortage story |
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 02:00 AM |
ALCC want to hear your stories of how the labor shortage and the lack of H-2B workers are affecting your business. If you use the H-2B program, have used the program, or hope to use the program in the future, we want to hear from you. The strength of our organization comes from the power of its members, working together for a common cause. Our legislative advocacy efforts are an ongoing campaign to support the green industry and improve the business climate for our member companies. There are several ways to make your voice heard:
Be sure to include concrete examples in your story. How many dollars in sales do you estimate were lost due to lack of labor? Did you have to lay off American workers because you couldn't complete your crew? How many projects have your turned down because you didn't have the workers to take on new clients? We want legislative leaders to understand how the serious workforce deficit in Colorado--not just in the landscape industry but in hospitality, construction, and other fields--is hurting small and large companies alike. Our record-low unemployment rate and the increased demand for landscape services are putting a tremendous strain on business owners. The story of your personal experience is what we will take to state and federal legislators in our efforts to support H-2B visa program reform. We may also share these stories as we lobby for funding for programs to help build our workforce. If you have any questions or wish to discuss your involvement in green industry advocacy, please contact ALCC at 303 757-5611.
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