AFL-CIO Hails Introduction of Immigration Visa Program Bill

[Omaha Steve]

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AFL-CIO Hails Introduction of Immigration Visa Program Bill - 03/30/07

By Doug Cunningham

The AFL-CIO says the H-1B and L-1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act of 2007 introduced Thursday in the U.S. Senate will elevate the issue of worker’s rights in the immigration reform debate. It's designed to fight visa fraud and abuse in guest worker programs. Employers are abusing the guest worker programs now to exploit workers and drive down labor standards, according to the AFL-CIO. The bill would improve wage standards and give the Department of Labor stronger abilities to fight employer fraud in the guest worker programs.

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