WASHINGTON, DC – United Fresh members will have the opportunity to drive immigration reform at United Fresh 2013, May 14-16 in San Diego. As lawmakers consider the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act” which was introduced in the Senate on April 16, United will mobilize members to call Congress in support of immigration reform. A grassroots call center will be featured at the association’s annual tradeshow and convention, where thousands of industry leaders will be encouraged to weigh in on the reform.
“We expect the immigration debate to be progressing quickly in the coming weeks, and every call that our members make to their senators and representatives will have an impact,” said Robert Guenther, United Fresh senior vice president of public policy. “This is an opportunity to drive this landmark reform forward and it is critical that we speak up to ensure that agriculture’s priorities are included in the final bill.”
The dialogue will continue at The Critical Need for Labor and Immigration Reform workshop on Wednesday, May 15. Expert speakers Chalmers Carr, President, Titan Farms; Monte Lake, Partner, CJ Lake, LLC; and Robert Guenther, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, United Fresh Produce Association will join moderator Barry Bedwell, President & CEO, California Grape & Tree Fruit League, Chairman, United Fresh Government Relations Council, for a discussion of the path forward to resolve the immigration crisis. The interactive session will focus on late-breaking information on Congressional negotiations and the fresh produce industry's efforts to finally resolve this critical economic policy issue. A question and answer period will follow, where members are encouraged to join the conversation and share their perspectives on the issue.
For more information, please visit www.unitedfreshshow.org.
Founded in 1904, the United Fresh Produce Association serves companies at the forefront of the global fresh and fresh-cut produce industry, including growers, shippers, fresh-cut processors, wholesalers, distributors, retailers, foodservice operators, industry suppliers and allied associations. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and Western Regional office in Salinas, CA, United Fresh and its members work year-round to make a difference for the produce industry by driving policies that increase consumption of fresh produce, shaping critical legislative and regulatory action, providing scientific and technical leadership in food safety, quality assurance, nutrition and health, and developing educational programs and business opportunities to assist member companies in growing successful businesses. For more information, visit www.unitedfresh.org or call 202-303-3400.
Source: United Fresh Produce Association
