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Governor's Council on Migrant Labor

01/29/2025 10:00 AM

Hybrid Meeting, Madison, WI- 53703

Map

Agency: Department of Workforce Development
Contact: Kathryn Mueller
(608) 733-3907
kathryn.mueller@dwd.wisconsin.gov

Hyrbrid Meeting

GEF-1, 201 East Washington Ave., Rm H-103, Madison, WI 53703
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Meeting Agenda

  1. Call to Order / Roll Call - Jose Martinez 
  2. Election of Council Officers - Jose Martinez
    • Nominations for Chairperson
    • Nominations for Vice Chairperson
    • Nominations for Secretary
  3. Approval of Minutes - Jose Martinez
    • Wednesday, Aug. 07, 2024
    • Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
  4. Updates from U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division - Corey Walton/Kristin Tout
  5. Updates from Equal Rights Division - Matthew White
  6. Migrant Labor Law Updates - Katie Mueller
    • Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Status Report
    • Update on Heat Related Illness Rule
    • Migrant Labor Population Report
    • Updates on Employer FAQs on Website
    • Filling Council Vacancy, Process Overview
    • Migrant Labor Camp Process Updates
      1. Form changes
      2. Regulation reminders for compliance
  7. Ad Hoc Committee on Migrant Seasonal Farmworkers - Erica Sweitzer-Beckman
    • Updates from Committee
    • Discussion on UI Advisory Council Public Hearing
      1. Council on Migrant Labor Submitted the UI Recommendation Letter to the Advisory Council
    • Appointment of new members, if interested
  8. Ad Hoc Committee for Minimum Hours Guarantee - Erica Sweitzer-Beckman
    • Updates from Committee
    • Appointment of new members, if interested
  9. New Business
    • Presentation Regarding Avian Flu (H5N1) From WI Dept. Health Services - Kate McCoy
    • DWD Legal Staffing Update - Jennifer Wakerhauser
    • Driver's License Information for H-2A Workers - Erica Sweitzer-Beckman
  10. Public Comment - Jose Martinez
    • Any non-council members in attendance may make comments or provide feedback to the council.
  11. Upcoming Council Meetings - Jose Martinez
    • Hybrid, online and in-person, starting at 10AM:
      1. Wednesday, April 30, 2025
      2. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025
      3. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025
  12. Announcements from Council Members - Jose Martinez
  13. Adjournment - Jose Martinez


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