>Kathy Gill wrote:
>
>> from edupage:
>>
>>
>> > CLINTON MAY VETO BILL TO INCREASE VISAS FOR HIGH-TECH WORKERS
>> > The White House predicts President Clinton will veto a bill
>> that would increase the number of temporary, long-term visas
>> available for foreign "specialty" workers -- a measure supported
>> by most high-tech firms, which cite a dearth of skilled workers
>> available to fill the jobs they offer. White House Press
>> Secretary Mike McCurry says that while the president supports
>> efforts to fill these jobs, he'd prefer to see an increased
>> number of training programs for U.S. workers and wants assurances
>> that companies will seek to hire U.S. citizens first, before
>> turning to foreign laborers.
>>
>> (Wall Street Journal 17 Jul 98)
I have read in several sources that informed people question the tech
industry's assertion that there is a shortage of qualified workers. Some
maintain that there is no shortage, the tech industry wants to hire young
well-educated people who are willing to work their butts off at moderate
pay levels and who have exactly the skills required. Of course, there are
only so many of these types to go around.
I tend to feel that this is the reality of the situation, not that a truly
serious 'shortage' exists.
however, as globablization proceeds, it is going to become increasingly
pointless for govts. to try to force companies to hire workers from within
their country: they will simply outsource the work to where the workers are
who will do it the cheapest.
yes, I recognize that there are many practical obstacles to this, but I
predict it will become increasingly common in the future.
Barry
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