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In reply to the discussion: Immigrant-Owned U.S. Companies Said to Generate $775 Billion [View all]JI7
(89,182 posts)42. how is he going to find out if they are illegal ? if he knows they are being paid 3 dollars an hour
they must be illegal. it's illegal to pay that much anyways.
he should report it and see what turns up.
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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