Gallagher, Mike.
Crossed Wires. / Mike Gallagher. - Albuquerque Journal, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 53. Business, 1522-3191; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Crossed Wires, July 22, 2001; pp. A1+.
"It's not exactly the kind of opportunity hundreds of electricians from Eastern Europe envisioned when they signed up to come to America....The workers signed up for the 18-month program expecting to be trained in American electrical construction techniques, construction management and running small businesses. Instead, most of those interviewed by the Journal found themselves carrying pipe in Alabama, working with little or no supervision on buildings in Maryland, and digging ditches in Albuquerque." (ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL) The author, an investigative reporter for the Journal, addresses the issue of recruiting foreign workers from Eastern European countries.
1522-3191;
Alien labor.
Electricians.
Job stress.
Labor contractors.
Labor supply--Eastern Europe.
Visas.
AC1.S5
050
Crossed Wires. / Mike Gallagher. - Albuquerque Journal, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 53. Business, 1522-3191; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: Crossed Wires, July 22, 2001; pp. A1+.
"It's not exactly the kind of opportunity hundreds of electricians from Eastern Europe envisioned when they signed up to come to America....The workers signed up for the 18-month program expecting to be trained in American electrical construction techniques, construction management and running small businesses. Instead, most of those interviewed by the Journal found themselves carrying pipe in Alabama, working with little or no supervision on buildings in Maryland, and digging ditches in Albuquerque." (ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL) The author, an investigative reporter for the Journal, addresses the issue of recruiting foreign workers from Eastern European countries.
1522-3191;
Alien labor.
Electricians.
Job stress.
Labor contractors.
Labor supply--Eastern Europe.
Visas.
AC1.S5
050