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U.S. companies find legal workers in Puerto Rico
Some American companies — facing a crackdown on hiring illegal immigrants and difficulties in using temporary worker programs — are venturing south to solve their labor woes, to Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico is part of the United States, so its residents are American citizens. It has been the focus of recruiting efforts in the past, especially for bilingual police officers and teachers, but the latest trend includes a greater variety of industries, such as hotels and resorts, hospitals, and meat processing operations.
Luis De Rosa, president of the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce of South Florida, said that requests from mainland companies to find workers on the island have increased significantly in the past three months, especially for seasonal employees.
“We are getting calls here all the time,” he said.
Recent inquiries include those from construction companies, hotels, vacation resorts, and hospitals looking for nurses, he said.
De Rosa said that the recruitment of workers in Puerto Rico will likely escalate as the government continues to crack down on illegal immigration.
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By Randy
May 20, 2008 1:08 AM | Link to this
Any way to get cheap labor. But the corperations will soon find out, That the lesser money that the American’s make the less they spend. Keep the jobs and the money in America, and the American work force employed and the economy will prosper..That is simple.. I am a carpenter and I know the basic’s on this.. I didn’t have 4 years of school to figure this out. jeeeeeeezzz
By Iris Lynch
May 20, 2008 11:43 AM | Link to this
It is true, the corporations have not dfigured out the economic ramifications of there being fewer and fewer ‘workers’ having salarie that allow them to buy the ‘cheaper’ goods they provide. They might as well put up a WalMart in the South African jungle, but they are looking to the billions of potential customers in India and China.
Buy American or do without!
By Brittanicus
May 20, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this
Today! NOW! The danger is SEVERE! Let me remind you of the stakes in this fight against illegal immigration. If it passes, this bill will GIVE AN AMNESTY to about 3 MILLION (MORE) Illegal Aliens agricultural workers and their families for five years (at least!). You the taxpayer will be paying for their medical care, schooling and much more; compliments of parasite employers and farmers. We already have 12 to 30 million in America already, that our humble pockets are paying for? Already hundreds of thousands of people have faxed messages of anger and frustration. TOGETHER Citizens and Permanent residence can defeat this repugnant bill. Call toll-free (202-224-3121) Most newspapers are saying nothing. Read and Fax for free NUMBERSUSA Jam politicians switch boards!