H2B Workforce Coalition

Stories about the importance of the H-2B program to seasonal and small businesses have been run throughout the country. Through the links below, you may download news stories organized by state or by those that apply generally or nationwide.

State Articles

Wittman: Tourism needs aid - The Free Lance-Star, 4/9/2009

On midway, a world fair - Richmond Times-Dispatch, 10/1/2008

Praying for a visa answer - Seafood Business, 6/6/2008

Lifeguard Shortage Blamed On Guest Worker Policies - WUSA9, 6/2/2008

Save Yourself - Washington City Paper, 5/28/2008

Some O.C. Businesses Struggle With Seasonal Workers - WMDT TV, 4/28/2008

Editorial-Make a way for returning workers - The Roanoke Times, 4/24/2008

Seasonal jobs going unfilled - Richmond Times-Dispatch, 4/23/2008

Businesses fear they may not last without hike in number of visas - Newport News Daily Press, 4/17/2008

Crabbers want pickers but get politics instead - Newport News Daily Press, 4/7/2008

Waiting For Congress To Act - Harrisonburg Daily News-Record, 4/7/2008

Bordering on disaster - The News Virginian, 3/25/2008

Bay's Labor Lost - Chesapeake Quarterly, 3/1/2008

Immigration debate snares seasonal businesses - Washington Post, 2/25/2008

Forest firm relies on seasonal workers - Lynchburg News & Advance, 2/9/2008

Seafood company in a pinch - Newport News Daily Press, 12/16/2007

Stringent visas hit seasonal businesses - The Washington Times, 12/5/2007

Temporary Workers, Lasting Impact - Washinton Post, 7/23/2007

Blue Ridge resort turns to Jamaicans for winter workers - WVEC TV Hampton Roads VA, 3/24/2007

Adding a Tropical Touch - Washington Post, 3/21/2007