An annual struggle for seafood processing facilities may be nearing its end with the introduction of a proposed Senate bill aimed at addressin…
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An annual struggle for seafood processing facilities may be nearing its end with the introduction of a proposed Senate bill aimed at addressing their labor needs. The bill, known as Senate Bill 3013, offers relief for businesses reliant on seasonal H-2B visa workers, aiming to alleviate the uncertainty they face each season.
The H2B visa lottery system allows non-immigrant workers to pick crabs at the lottery 'winning' crab picking houses.
Crabmeat processors apply for H-2B visa workers who are critical to the industry, and employing them runs on a lottery system. This year, Brya…