A reformed guest worker program would protect the economy and rebuild the integrity of the U.S. immigration system.Our nation is a beacon on the world stage because of our determination to protect the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and our willingness to welcome those who seek to work hard and improve their quality of life.
There is a common denominator that’s plaguing industries across the board — the need for workers. Employers are facing extraordinary challenges filling jobs. Statistics show there are approximately 6 million unemployed Americans, yet there are almost 10 million job openings in the United States. If every unemployed American filled an open spot, there still wouldn’t be enough workers to end the “Help Wanted” phenomenon that is limiting the U.S. economy.
Inevitably, this leaves a gap of unfilled, labor-intensive jobs, whether farmworkers harvesting crops to maintain our nation’s food supply or construction workers helping build up our infrastructure to enhance public health and assistance.