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Rep. Charlie Meier continues fight for “Dignity in Pay Act” funding
By Tribune Staff • State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is continuing his work to advocate on behalf of workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The “Dignity in Pay Act” passed during the 103rd General Assembly in 2024, which requires people with intellectual disabilities to be paid minimum wage. Previously, organizations could employ these individuals as 14c…
Read MoreIllinois sees 10% increase in H-2A workers
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Demand for agricultural labor through the H-2A temporary visa program in Illinois and the nation continues to rise. During fiscal year 2025, 559 more positions were certified in Illinois over fiscal 2024, bringing the total to 5,757, according to an American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Market Intel report. Nationwide, 398,258 positions…
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