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Governor's Council on Migrant Labor

04/24/2024 10:00 AM

201 East Washington Ave., Madison, WI- 53703

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

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AGENDA

 

  1. Call to Order / Roll Call - Jose Martinez
  2. Welcome New Council Member - Jose Martinez
    • Ashley Ahl, Northern Family Farms
  3. Approval of Agenda - Jose Martinez
  4. Approval of Minutes - Jose Martinez
    • Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024
  5. 2023 Year Update from Family Health LaClinica - Aida Bise
    1. Providing updates on:
      1. Services provided (numbers or services regime)
      2. Successes and Challenges 
      3. Trends 
      4. Other
  6. Updates from U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division - Corey Walton/Kristin Tout
  7. Updates from Equal Rights Division - Matthew White
  8.  Migrant Labor Law Updates - Katie Mueller
    • Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Status Report
    • DWD Migrant Labor Complaint Process
      1. Overview of Migrant Labor Law Complaint Investigation Process
      2. Investigation data 
      3. Questions from Council Members
  9. Ad Hoc Committee on Migrant Seasonal Farmworkers - Erica Sweitzer-Beckman
    • Farmworker UI Access
      1. Letter to UI Advisory Council
      2. Next UI Advisory Council Meeting on June 13, 2024
    • Other
    • Appointment of new members, if interested
  10. Ad Hoc Committee for Minimum Hours Guarantee - Erica Sweitzer-Beckman
    • Updates from Committee
    • Appointment of new members, if interested
  11. Legislative Update - John Bauknecht
  12. Old Business - Jose Martinez
  13. New Business - Jose Martinez
    • Wis. Stat.  § 103.90(5)(a): Coverage under Wisconsin migrant labor law    Katie Mueller
    • Council discussion on Pro-Publica article regarding issues on dairy farms    Erica Sweitzer-Beckman
    • Council discussion on dairying and Wisconsin State Migrant Labor Law    Jose Martinez        
    • Suggestions for topics council members would like to discuss or explore in the future
  14. Public Comment - Jose Martinez
    • Any non-council members in attendance may make comments or provide feedback to the council.
  15. Upcoming Council Meetings - Jose Martinez
    • Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
      1. Council can decide to hold a meeting during the Farmworker Appreciation Celebration/Picnic in addition to this meeting.
    • Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  16. Announcements from Council Members - Jose Martinez
  17. Adjournment - Jose Martinez


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