Where have all the workers gone? Border clampdown hits California wineries; prices may rise

Article Abstract:

Labor shortages in California vineyards in 2006 are likely to affect consumers with a hike in wine prices. The heightened border security after 9/11 in the US has hampered the availability of field hands who are mostly illegal Mexican immigrants, and a boom in construction activities results in a choice of less strenuous work for them, which leads to a demand for the workers and hence, higher costs due to increased wages that may have to be passed on to the consumer.

Legal issues & crime, Government regulation (cont), Government regulation, Personnel administration, Legal/Government Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Human resource management, Company personnel management, Illegal immigrants, Vineyards

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Merlot on the upswing

Article Abstract:

The high-quality 2004 vintage of California Merlot that could increase the demand for wines is discussed.

Market information - general, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Commodity & service prices, Market share, Prices and rates, Forecasts and trends, Supply and demand, Wine industry, Wineries, Market trend/market analysis, Company market share, Merlot (Wine), Company pricing policy

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