Peach Tree Times

Georgia's Attorney General Chris Carr stated that the Biden-Harris administration’s "unreasonable & unlawful" pro-union rule for farm workers has been blocked.

"After filing suit in June, we've blocked the Biden-Harris administration's pro-union rule for farm workers," said General Chris Carr. "The President & VP can't use the Labor Department to impose unreasonable & unlawful demands on America's agricultural employers. We'll always fight for GA farmers."

According to Reuters, a federal judge in Georgia issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Biden administration's rule that prohibits retaliation against farmworkers on temporary H-2A visas attempting to form unions in 17 Republican-led states. The rule was challenged by a coalition including Republican-led states, an agricultural trade group, and a Georgia farm. They argued that Congress excluded farmworkers from such protections under the National Labor Relations Act. The U.S. Department of Justice has yet to comment on the decision.

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule, effective June 28, 2024, aimed at enhancing protections for temporary agricultural workers under the H-2A program. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the rule introduces several updates, including improved worker advocacy, greater employer accountability, better transparency in foreign labor recruitment, and mandates like seat belts in transport vehicles. It also revises outdated regulations, clarifies termination terms, and strengthens protections against employer noncompliance and work start date delays.

Carr was appointed as Georgia's attorney general by then-Governor Nathan Deal in 2016 and was re-elected in November 2022. Since taking office, Carr has focused on addressing issues such as human trafficking, gang activity, and opioid misuse. His initiatives include establishing the state's first Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit and Gang Prosecution Unit. Additionally, Carr previously served as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. During his tenure there, Georgia was recognized as the top state for business with substantial investment and job creation.