Public Notices

Governor's Council on Migrant Labor

07/22/2026 10:00 AM

2501 Main St., Stevens Point, WI- 54481

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Agency: Department of Workforce Development
Contact: Kathryn Mueller
6087333907
kathryn.mueller@dwd.wisconsin.gov

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

10 a.m.

Noble Community Clinic

Community Room 1 and 2

2501 Main St.

Stevens Point, WI 54481

 

  1. Tour of Noble Communict Clinic - Laura Waldvogel
    1. Introduction of Kristin Stearns, Noble Community Clinic Incoming CEO
  2. Call to Order/Roll Call - Jose Martinez
  3. Approval of Minutes (Action Item) - Jose Martinez
    1. Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2026
  4. Updates from U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division - Jennifer Hernandez
  5. Migrant Labor Law Updates - Katie Mueller
    1. Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Status Report
    2. Update on Emergency Rule process - Heat Illness protections for migrant workers
    3. Update on Wis. Admin ch. DWD 301 permanent rule process
    4. H-2A program updates
    5. Governor's Council on Migrant Labor Annual Report
  6. Ad Hoc Committee on Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers - Erica Sweitzer-Beckman
    1. Updates from Commitee
    2. Appointment of new members, if interested
  7. Ad Hoc Committee for Minimum Hours Guarantee - Erica Sweitzer-Beckman
    1. Updates from Commitee
    2. Appointment of new members, if interested
  8. Old Business - Jose Martinez
    1. Updates from employers and migrant worker representatives regarding impacts on services to migrant workers and employment of migrant workers
  9. Public Comment - Jose Martinez
    1. Any non-council members in attendance may take comments or provide feedback to the council.
  10. 2026 Council Meetings - Jose Martinez
    1. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at 10AM
      1. Hybrid, online and in-person
  11. Announcements from Council Members - Jose Martinez
  12. Adjournment - Jose Martinez


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