Mainebiz

Golden, Jackson criticize lack of action on Canadian logger loophole

The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, passed by the U.S. House Thursday, offers sweeping reform to programs that allow foreign agricultural workers to be employed in the U.S. One thing it doesn’t do, ...
Mainebiz

Land of the bottom line | Lack of visas for Canadian loggers exacerbates already difficult issues in Maine’s forestry workforce

Of the 10 cut-to-link machines at Gerald Pelletier Inc., a Millinocket-based wood harvesting company with operations near the Canadian border, three were on stand-by last summer due to a lack of ...
Sun Journal

Report says dearth of Canadian loggers could fell economy

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. PORTLAND (AP) – A shortage of Canadian loggers brought on by a visa cap on ...
Sun Journal

GOP takes heat for opposing bills dealing with Canadian loggers in Maine woods

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. AUGUSTA — Longstanding regional tensions ...