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In reply to the discussion: Senators seek H-1B cap that starts at 115,000 and rises [View all]KoKo
(84,711 posts)5. K&R...with such high unemployment...do we really need this right now?
Train our own workers and give job opportunities to those who've lost them.
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I sent a long note yesterday to Jeff Merkley and hoping we will lead the charge against it...
cascadiance
Jan 2013
#24
When the chips are down, it's nice to finally see the Dems and GOP cooperate
Populist_Prole
Jan 2013
#8
20 years ago this was supposed to give companies time to educate American workers
jasendorf
Jan 2013
#18
It was supposed to be for a SMALL number of workers that they couldn't get otherwise...
cascadiance
Jan 2013
#28
When kids ask me if they should seek a career in electrical or computer engineering....
Jerry442
Jan 2013
#21
Read my note above of observing the exact same thing you just stated here...
cascadiance
Jan 2013
#29
American kids have to invest a lot of money to get an education and then can't find jobs.
JDPriestly
Jan 2013
#30