H-2B — this is a Colorado workforce issue

Written by Colorado Green NOW

Sorry for the last-minute fire drill — but now more than ever, things are fluid and changing hour by hour. 

The situation surrounding H-2B visa cap relief in Congress is shifting rapidly. The H-2B Workgroup is working non-stop with our champions in Congress to secure amendments that directly affect Colorado’s seasonal workforce — and the stability of the entire labor market that supports our industry.

Why this matters to ALL companies – even if you don’t use H-2B:

While many ALCC members don’t directly hire H-2B workers, the outcome of these discussions affects every landscape business in Colorado.

Without H-2B cap relief, hundreds of companies who normally rely on H-2B workers will be forced to aggressively compete for the same limited pool of local workers you rely on. That means:

  • Fewer available workers
  • Higher wages driven by increased competition
  • More difficulty filling jobs
  • Delays in completing projects
  • Strain on your bottom line

This is not just an H-2B issue — this is a Colorado workforce issue that impacts all companies in our industry.

Why your voice — and your employees’ voices — matter:

Congress pays close attention to how many voices are speaking up.
The more companies and employees who act, the stronger our industry’s position becomes.

Every email — whether from a business owner, office staff, crew leader, or field employee — helps demonstrate to Congress that this issue affects the entire Colorado economy.

What’s happening right now:

  • Tomorrow, Congress begins markup on the FY26 Homeland Security funding bill — the legislative vehicle for securing H-2B cap relief.
  • Two possible amendments are in play:
    • Certified Seasonal Employer (CSE): would stabilize the program long-term.
    • “May to Shall”: ensures that additional visas are released (successfully passed last year).
  • Negotiations are ongoing, and our opponents are working aggressively. We must show strong, united industry support — now.

What you need to do — this takes 2 minutes:

✅ Click here and submit your message to Congress:
👉 TAKE ACTION NOW

✅ Share this link with ALL your employees and team members.
Every voice makes a difference.

Thank you for your immediate action.
Without full industry participation, Colorado businesses risk losing access to critical seasonal workers — and forcing ALL companies into an even narrower, more competitive labor market.

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