Thread: ALERT! Congress seeks increase in number of foreign workers!

Alert! Congress seeks increase in number of foreign workers!

In spite of evidence that the U.S. is slipping into a recession, Congressional leaders of both parties are trying to increase the number of visas available for foreign workers. This will lead to fewer jobs and lower wages for America's own workers.

Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) has repeatedly sought to raise the annual limit of H-2B (non-skilled seasonal worker) visas beyond its annual cap of 66,000. Her increase in foreign workers was included in the Senate's fiscal year 2008 spending bill but removed in conference with the House. HR 1843 is a similar stand-alone measure in the House.

The U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, chaired by the late Barbara Jordan, recommended the total elimination of the H-2B visa program:

The Commission recommends the elimination of the admission of unskilled workers.... [I]t is not in the national interest to admit unskilled workers.

There is no end to the appetite of big businesses and corporations for more foreign workers at lower wages. Let Congress know that America's unemployed workers come first.

ACTION NEEDED

Ask your Senators and Congressional Representative to reject this quest for more cheap labor. Send a fax or an e-mail by entering your ZIP Code and clicking "Go!" below.
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Im on it-just emailed ct reps and senators!! Keep on soldiering!! ooorah!

Sent mine.

Done!