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In reply to the discussion: Immigrant-Owned U.S. Companies Said to Generate $775 Billion [View all]AlphaCentauri
(6,460 posts)22. it's been an old excuse
it's been an old excuse to ask to be pay first then work
I guess there are not too many american farm workers with enough experience to ask for higher wages, in any field most people won't start making piles of money instantly it takes a while to make good money, so why many un-employees won't train to work as farm workers and ask the labor department to connect them with the jobs?
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If you can't out compete a person new to this country and culture, then you are doing something wron
alfredo
Aug 2012
#2
And even then, half the posts in the thread so far are hostile to the idea. It's depressing. (nt)
Posteritatis
Aug 2012
#7
Many illegals came here because they had jobs waiting. We have to insist on fair wages for all.
alfredo
Aug 2012
#38
How can I compete with someone who will wash dishes and mop floors for $3 per hour?
limpyhobbler
Aug 2012
#26
There is a restaurant in my neighborhood that has about 15 illegal immigrants working the kitchen.
limpyhobbler
Aug 2012
#37
how is he going to find out if they are illegal ? if he knows they are being paid 3 dollars an hour
JI7
Aug 2012
#42
I'm not sure I think immigration needs change; rather, global labor markets
closeupready
Aug 2012
#17