On Capitol Hill today, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced the Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits and Security Act of 2009 (AgJobs). Originally introduced in 2003, AgJobs was passed by the Senate as part of a comprehensive immigration bill in 2006, however leadership in the House failed to take the measure up before adjournment.

In a letter of support for the bill's reintroduction, United Fresh President Tom Stenzel said "...immigration reform is essential to stem this [farm worker] crisis. AgJobs is a widely-supported, comprehensive package of reforms intended to meet that objective. It includes reasonable measures to ensure a predictable, documented workforce, along with enhanced security and enforcement provisions."

For the full text of United's letter of support, click here.