ECON 113 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Blue-Collar Worker, Labor Certification, Meat Packing Industry
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2005: the united states is the largest recipient of legal immigrants, with 1. 3m entering. Factors that makes the us an attractive immigration destination: geographic proximity, e. g. from mexico, welcoming immigration laws post-1965, global consumerism & capitalist culture associated with an american way of life. African and latin american minorities in kansas, minnesota in meat-packing. 2 great immigration gateways (acc. to nancy foner): new york city & los angeles. American concern for domestic economic development = brain drain from developing countries e. g. ban on contract labor relaxed for skilled technical & health related professional workers. H1-b visa program : created a special track for a broad array of educated technical and specialized workers, offering them 6-10 year renewable visas. Women make up the majority of immigrants from many asian, central & south. 60% of immigrant women age 16-65 work. Opportunities for immigrants tend to be concentrated in light manufacturing, domestic and personal services, and healthcare-- traditionally women"s fields.
