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In Miami Valley, Agricultural Businesses Struggle With Visa Worker Shortage

The H-2A Temporary Agricultural Workers visa program allows seasonal immigrants to legally work in the United States. Demand for H-2A visa workers is up…

Alexander Acosta testifies last month at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. The Senate confirmed Acosta as labor secretary on Thursday.

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Acosta Confirmed As Labor Secretary, First Latino Member Of Trump Cabinet

Mark Katkov

In a bipartisan vote of 60-38, the Senate confirmed President Trump's second choice for labor secretary. Trump's first nominee, Andrew Puzder, withdrew when it became clear he would not be confirmed.

Members of the Ohio AFL-CIO protest Andrew Puzder as President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor.

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Labor Group Says Whoever Is Chosen As Secretary Of Labor Will Be Critical For Ohio

Karen Kasler

A group representing 650,000 union members in Ohio opposed the nomination of Andrew Puzder, who's now withdrawn as President Trump’s nominee as the…

President-elect Donald Trump with Labor Secretary-designate Andrew Puzder at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., on Nov. 19, 2016.

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Trump Labor Nominee Andrew Puzder Withdraws, First Cabinet Pick To Fall

Yuki Noguchi

The fast-food CEO faced fierce opposition from labor groups, plus personal controversies. Ultimately, he didn't have support from enough Republican senators.