The Low-Wage Workforce Has Been Left Behind In the Economic Recovery
President Trump has spent the last few months touting the United States’ economic recovery, and there is cause to celebrate. Manufacturing and... Read More
Americans Deserve a RAISE on Labor Day
Labor Day is a time-honored celebration of American workers and their achievements — which are many. Our workforce built the American dream,... Read More
A View of 2017 through Jobs
“Fake news” became a standard line in 2017, and it’s not surprising when looking at how news is reported now. It’s certainly... Read More
Good News for U.S. Workers, H-4 Employment Authorization to End
Buried in the newest Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs bulletin is the announcement that the Trump administration plans to end employment... Read More
H-4 Employment Authorization under DHS Scrutiny
H-4 visa allows employment, more competition for jobless Americans. Fewer employment-based visas are a boon to American workers. The news then that... Read More
Thanksgiving 2017: Millions of Hungry, Homeless, Unemployed Americans Struggle
Jacksonville, FL’s City Rescue Mission Feeds 700 Homeless Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving Day is a uniquely American holiday. On the few occasions I... Read More
October BLS, Bad Overall; Wages Terrible
Thousands line up for Amazon jobs fair, only a few got hired. No matter how dismal the monthly Bureau of Labor... Read More
Will Congress Trade: E-Verify Bill for Ag Act?
Peach Orchard Owner and American Worker. For the fourth time since 2011, the House Judiciary Committee passed a mandatory E-Verify bill. None... Read More
E-Verify Passes House Committee, Proceeds to House for Full Vote
Congress poised to end jobs magnet, reduce illegal immigration. By a 20-10 vote along party lines, the House Judiciary Committee passed H.R.... Read More
Ag Guestworker Bill Could Add Two Million to Labor Market
New Visa Would Depress Wages, Import Poverty. On October 25, the House Judiciary Committee narrowly passed the Agricultural Guest Worker Act (AG... Read More