KLA staff recently participated in the “Secure America’s Workforce” fly-in hosted by the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC), a bipartisan group of more than 1,700 employers and chief executive officers seeking lasting immigration solutions.
Nearly 200 participants descended on Washington, DC, to share the critical workforce issues faced by agriculture, hospitality, healthcare and construction. Visits were made to more than 200 congressional offices, including all six members of the Kansas delegation. KLA staff also met with Sen. John Boozman, chairman of the Senate Ag Committee, and senior staff of the House Ag Committee. The status of the current workforce and the need to reform the guest worker program to meet the year-round requirements of livestock producers were emphasized during discussions.
ABIC members represent a wide range of industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, technology and construction.