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NAWS Fact Sheet - NATIONAL CENTER FOR FARMWORKER HEALTH

(1 days ago) WebINTRODUCTION This fact sheet presents key statistics on the health of migratory and seasonal agricultural workers from data collected primarily from 2,172 agricultural workers by the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) …

https://www.ncfh.org/naws-fact-sheet.html

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National Agricultural Workers Survey U.S. Department …

(9 days ago) WebThe National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) is an employment-based, random-sample survey of U.S. crop workers that collects demographic, employment, and health data in face-to-face interviews. …

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/national-agricultural-workers-survey

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U.S. Department of Labor’s National Agricultural Workers …

(1 days ago) WebSelected Statistics on Farmworkers (2015-16 Data) he shift toward hiring seasonal workers through farm labor contractors is not new. ‘(Use of farm labor contractors) has grown from the low 20 percent, to now over 40 percent," Rosenberg said, "and some Workers with health insurance were more likely to have visited a health …

https://www.farmworkerjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/NAWS-Data-FactSheet-05-13-2019-final.pdf

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National Farm Safety and Health Week: No One Can Take Your Place

(9 days ago) WebData from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the agriculture industry is consistently at the highest risk for occupational injuries and fatalities, with 453 fatalities in 2021, or an equivalent of 19.5 deaths per 100,000 workers. Safety and health facts and resources for farm workers. Roadway crashes that involve farm equipment are 5

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/newsroom/feature/national-farm-safety-and-health.html

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Agricultural Safety NIOSH CDC

(4 days ago) WebIn 1990, NIOSH developed an extensive agricultural safety and health program to address the high risks of injuries and illnesses experienced by workers and families in agriculture. NIOSH supports extramural research and prevention programs at 12 Centers for Agricultural Safety and Health. These programs conduct research on injuries associated

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/aginjury/default.html

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Rural Agricultural Health and Safety

(9 days ago) WebAgriculture is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 368 farmers and agricultural workers died from a …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/agricultural-health-and-safety

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US Department of Agriculture Releases 2021 Farm Labor Report …

(2 days ago) WebOn November 24, the Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Services (NASS) published its 2021 Farm Labor Report summarizing the findings of the 2021 Farm Labor Survey (FLS). The survey and the resulting report provide data on the regional market rates for crop and livestock workers and are key for calculating the Adverse Effect Wage …

https://www.farmworkerjustice.org/blog-post/us-department-of-agriculture-releases-2021-farm-labor-report-showing-rising-wages-for-farmworkers/

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Farmworker Health in California - UFW

(8 days ago) Weblabor protections, physical health, women’s and reproductive health, mental health, COVID-19, use of preventive health services, health insurance and access, and health behaviors. We are also launching a Farmworker Health Study Data Dashboard which will allow users to view results along certain areas of interests.

https://ufw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/UCM-FWHS-Press-Release-Feb-2023.pdf

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Farmworker Safety and Health - origin.farmdocdaily.illinois.edu

(9 days ago) WebReal wages for U.S. nonsupervisory farm & nonfarm workers, 1990-2022 Source: USDA, Economic Research Service using data from USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, Farm Labor Survey and nontarm wage data from U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Employment Statistics survey.

https://origin.farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/2024-04-16-Farmworker-Safety-and-Health-Handout.pdf

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Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Health - Rural Health Info

(3 days ago) WebAccording to the National Center for Farmworker Health's Facts about Agricultural Workers, approximately 15% are migrant workers and 85% are seasonal farmworkers. Both of these population groups are predominantly Hispanic/Latino, and a large majority of Hispanic/Latino farmworkers were born in Mexico. MSAW populations …

https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/topics/migrant-health

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Agricultural Workers - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

(7 days ago) WebJob Outlook. Overall employment of agricultural workers is projected to decline 2 percent from 2022 to 2032. Despite declining employment, about 115,700 openings for agricultural workers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. All of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer …

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/Farming-Fishing-and-Forestry/Agricultural-workers.htm

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Health Care Access among California’s Farmworkers

(2 days ago) WebThis series of policy changes may have improved access to health insurance and health services for farmworkers, who are overwhelmingly immigrants, and many of whom are low-income. A further expansion proposed in Governor Newsom’s January 2022 budget would cover low-income adults ages 26–49, regardless of immigration status.

https://www.ppic.org/publication/health-care-access-among-californias-farmworkers/

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A Deeper Look at the CDC Findings on Farm Suicides

(7 days ago) WebThe 2016 CDC study was retracted in June because of coding errors for certain occupational groups. Earlier this month, it was replaced with new information that, at first glance, seems to dispute the claim that farmers and ranchers have an unusually high suicide rate. In fact, the “Farming, Fishing and Forestry” (or “Triple-F”) ranked

https://nfu.org/2018/11/27/cdc-study-clarifies-data-on-farm-stress/

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What a US farmworker’s case of bird flu tells us about tracking the

(8 days ago) WebA US farmworker who caught bird flu after working with dairy cattle in Texas appears to be the first known case of mammal-to-human transmission of the virus, a new study shows. The dairy worker

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/03/health/farmworker-bird-flu-infection/index.html

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Scientists worry the U.S. may be missing bird flu cases in farm …

(5 days ago) WebThe health care system would likely catch any alarming rise in human cases of bird flu, according to modeling done by the CDC. Federal health officials monitor influenza activity in emergency

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/05/02/1248538298/the-u-s-may-be-missing-human-cases-of-bird-flu-scientists-say

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Readout of CDC Call with State Public Health Partners Regarding …

(4 days ago) WebMay 6, 2024 – Today, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah met with state health officials, public health emergency preparedness directors, state epidemiologists, and state public health veterinarians, and leadership from public health partner organizations to discuss farmworker protection and personal protective …

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0506-readout-avian.html

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A New Rule to Improve Protections for Farmworkers

(1 days ago) WebFarmworkers are vital to our nation’s food supply and communities but are often among America’s most vulnerable to workplace abuses. The H-2A temporary agricultural employment program enables agricultural employers to hire foreign workers in the U.S. when certain critical conditions are met, including that the program will not …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/04/26/a-new-rule-to-improve-protections-for-farmworkers

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FACTS ABOUT FARMWORKERS - NATIONAL CENTER FOR …

(1 days ago) WebFACTS ABOUT FARMWORKERS. Updated January 2022. The National Center for Farmworker Health estimates that there are approximately 2.9 million agricultural workers in the United States.1These workers travel and work throughout the U.S., serving as the backbone for the trillion-dollar agricultural industry.2Within the population, 15% identify as

http://www.ncfh.org/uploads/3/8/6/8/38685499/facts_about_farmworkers_fact_sheet_1.10.23.pdf

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Dairy worker bird flu case shows need for protective gear, US CDC …

(7 days ago) WebThe Texas dairy farm worker infected with H5N1 bird flu was not wearing respiratory or eye protection and had been exposed to cattle that appeared to have the same symptoms as those in a nearby

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/dairy-worker-bird-flu-case-shows-need-protective-gear-us-cdc-study-shows-2024-05-03/

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Opinion Dairy Workers Are the Most Vulnerable Population to …

(Just Now) WebAny serious surveillance efforts of H5N1 demand that the country do better to ensure proper testing and health care is provided to these workers now, lest we risk being caught flat-footed by a new

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/01/opinion/bird-flu-dairy-workers.html

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus Infection in a …

(Just Now) WebA highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection was identified in a dairy farm worker in Texas. This pathogen has been reported in multiple dairy herds in several states.

https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2405371

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Department of Labor announces $6.5M in available grants to …

(3 days ago) WebWASHINGTON – The Department of Labor today announced the availability of $6.5 million in grants to help organizations improve their delivery of safe and sanitary housing solutions for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents.. Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the National …

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20240501

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Bird flu cases are likely being missed in dairy workers, experts say

(2 days ago) WebSince the outbreak in cows was announced in late March, bird flu has been detected in 33 dairy herds in nine states: Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Dakota

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/bird-flu-cases-are-likely-missed-dairy-workers-experts-say-rcna149520

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Bird flu in Texas has spread to some workers Fortune

(Just Now) WebSome farm workers who were exposed to infected animals or people were offered the medication, CDC spokesman Jason McDonald said. State health officials are responsible for evaluating and providing

https://fortune.com/2024/05/01/texas-vet-cattle-bird-flu-sick-workers/

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Florida workers brace for summer with no protections: ‘My body …

(6 days ago) WebAna Mejia, a farm worker, worked for 11 years at Costa Farms in south Florida where she said she experienced two serious heat stress incidents on the job. can vote against the health and

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/04/florida-worker-heat-water-protection

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House pushes ahead on farm bill - POLITICO

(7 days ago) WebWith help from Marcia Brown. QUICK FIX — Ag Chair G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) is pushing ahead on the House farm bill ahead of a May 23 markup, as vulnerable panel Democrats face a tough decision

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-agriculture/2024/05/06/house-pushes-ahead-on-farm-bill-00156191

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North Bergen, New Jersey - Wikipedia

(4 days ago) WebNorth Bergen is a township in the northern part of Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 63,361, an increase of 2,588 (+4.3%) from the 2010 census count of 60,773, which in turn reflected an increase of 2,681 (+4.6%) from the 58,092 counted in the 2000 census. The township …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Bergen,_New_Jersey

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U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: North Bergen township, Hudson …

(5 days ago) WebFrequently requested statistics for: North Bergen township, Hudson County, New Mean travel time to work (minutes), workers age 16 years+, 2018-2022: 35.0: Income & Poverty. Median household income (in 2022 dollars), 2018-2022 Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and …

https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/northbergentownshiphudsoncountynewjersey/PST045222

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Farm Labor Data Dashboard - NATIONAL CENTER FOR …

(5 days ago) WebThe Farm Labor Data Dashboard was developed by NCFH to centralize nationally available data related to farmworkers in the U.S. The dashboard is an interactive, web-based tool that integrates data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and others to gain an understanding of the national landscape of farm labor.

https://www.ncfh.org/dashboard.html

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Taking a Stand to Prevent Falls U.S. Department of Labor Blog

(3 days ago) WebAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 865 fatalities due to slips, trips and falls in 2022. Sadly, 700 of these fatalities were the result of falls from elevated heights, such as ladders or roofs, to lower levels. That is almost two worker fatalities every day, on average, from falls to lower levels.

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/05/02/taking-a-stand-to-prevent-falls

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Americans are getting less sleep. The biggest burden falls on

(9 days ago) WebThe biggest burden falls on women : Shots - Health News A recent survey found that Americans' sleep patterns have been getting worse. Adult women under 50 are among the most sleep-deprived

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/26/1247501573/women-sleep-sleepless-study-research-insomnia

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Fact Sheet: The Problem with Independent Medical Exams

(2 days ago) WebIn 2004, a study found that the Central New York Occupational Health Clinic’s doctors almost never agreed with independent medical examiners on the disability of their patients.3. The chairman of the Workers’ Compensation Board, “said that he found the disparities in medical opinions shocking” but was unsure what would rectify the problems.

http://centerjd.org/content/fact-sheet-problem-independent-medical-exams

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Federal Register :: Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary

(5 days ago) WebFarmworker Justice expressed concern that because the proposed definition is drawn from the definitions of farm labor contractor and farm labor contracting activity under MSPA, and MSPA does not include H-2A workers in its definition for MSFWs at 29 U.S.C. 1802(7), ES staff may mistakenly assume that H-2A workers would be excluded …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/29/2024-08333/improving-protections-for-workers-in-temporary-agricultural-employment-in-the-united-states

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MDHHS raises awareness about the need for loving homes during …

(6 days ago) WebAbout 10,000 children are in foster care in Michigan. LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is raising awareness that more loving foster families are needed to temporarily care for children while the state works to reunify them safely with their parents during Foster Care Month. “We are thankful for …

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/inside-mdhhs/newsroom/2024/05/07/foster-month

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FARMWORKERS’ HEALTH FACT SHEET - NATIONAL CENTER …

(4 days ago) WebThere are approximately 2.4 million agricultural workers employed on farms and ranches in the United States.1 This fact sheet presents key statistics on the health of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers from data collected from 3,025 agricultural workers by the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Agricultural Workers Survey

http://www.ncfh.org/uploads/3/8/6/8/38685499/fs-nawshealthfactsheet_jbs_approved.pdf

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Monthly monitoring of entry clearance visa applications

(8 days ago) WebFinalised statistics on the numbers of visas will be published quarterly in the Immigration system Monthly applications for ‘Skilled Worker’ and ‘Skilled Worker: Health and Care’ visas

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/monthly-entry-clearance-visa-applications/monthly-monitoring-of-entry-clearance-visa-applications

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