FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lisa Stryker
National Association of Landscape Professionals
Phone: 703-456-4217
E-mail: [email protected]

H-2B CRISIS LOOMS: NALP URGES ACTION

NALP is Urging People to Act Now and Contact their Representatives

Fairfax, Va., (Mar. 1, 2018) Last week, many landscape companies received devastating news. They were informed by the Department of Labor that they would not receive the H-2B workers they were counting on. This year, due to an unprecedented volume of applications, more than 60% of seasonal businesses were unsuccessful in getting workers through the H-2B program.

“Many landscape companies will be facing a devastating employee shortage this year because they didn’t get their H-2B workers,” said Paul Mendelsohn, VP of Government Relations at the National Association of Landscape Professionals. “Many landscape professionals spend hundreds and even thousands of hours each year attempting to recruit and retain quality landscape workers but in this economy, they just can’t find enough men and women willing to do physical labor and they lose work or have to close down because of that.”

NALP is urging everyone in the industry to take action. There is still time to make a difference before the 2018 Budget Resolution is passed. Companies that are affected by labor shortages, are urged to use the association’s Advocacy Center to quickly and easily send Congressional representatives a pre-written email, or tweet or Facebook post. The site also includes talking points for social media posts or conversations with staffers or representatives.

To get more involved with H-2B advocacy efforts or to be notified of fly-ins to Capitol Hill contact Paul Mendelsohn at [email protected].

 

About NALP

The National Association of Landscape Professionals represents an industry of nearly 1 million landscape, lawn care, irrigation and tree care experts who create and maintain green spaces. The association advocates on issues impacting its members and offers mentoring and education programs that inspire its members to excellence. Get more information at www.landscapeprofessionals.org.