Saturday, October 23, 2010

Marriott, Hilton seek permission to hire more legal immigrants

Hotel chains are asking for more worker visas so they can hire more legal immigrant workers and be ready as the economy improves. This should prove that Americans do not want those jobs. - - Donna Poisl

By Barbara De Lollis, USA TODAY

As the economy rebounds and hotel giants expect to hire more employees, Marriott and Hilton Worldwide are among the large companies seeking to boost the number of legal immigrant workers they're allowed to hire, according to a Bloomberg News piece that also looks at campaign contribution patterns.

The hotel companies want increases in worker visas and more employment-based "green cards" - proof of permanent residency in the U.S. that can allow for a lifetime career, the story says.
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