Summary
Business leaders and Hispanic groups are urging changes to immigration policies to address labor shortages in key industries. They want long-term immigrant workers to get legal work permits. The call comes as President Trump's administration steps up immigration enforcement.
Key Facts
- Business leaders and Hispanic advocacy groups want policy changes for immigrant workers to get legal work permits.
- Industries like construction, hospitality, agriculture, and health care are facing challenges in finding workers.
- President Trump's administration is increasing efforts to enforce immigration laws, affecting the workforce.
- The H-2B visa program helps fill temporary jobs when there are not enough American workers.
- Massey Villarreal from Comité de 100 emphasizes the economic contributions of immigrant workers.
- The American Immigration Council estimates mass deportation costs could reach up to $315 billion.
- In Berks County, PA, 23% of residents are Hispanic, highlighting immigration policy impacts.
- Local business leaders say legal work permits are essential to fill critical jobs and support the economy.
