Why your summer getaway is staffed by foreign workers

The video discusses the challenges faced by businesses in Cape Cod, particularly the Lobster Pot restaurant, in hiring seasonal workers. Due to restrictions on H2B visas, businesses struggle to find enough workers, impacting their operations and the local economy. Despite efforts to recruit local workers, many positions remain unfilled, leading to economic and operational difficulties.

What motivated Joy McNulty to move to Cape Cod and purchase the Lobster Pot?

• To escape the city life

• To invest in real estate

• To provide a safe environment for her children

• To start a new career in tourism

What is the primary purpose of the H2B visa program?

• To support international student exchange programs

• To encourage tourism in the U.S.

• To allow foreign workers to fill temporary jobs in the U.S.

• To provide permanent residency to foreign workers

Why did Congress not pass the returning worker exemption for the H2B visa program?

• To encourage local employment

• Due to budget constraints

• Because of political disagreements

• To reduce immigration

What impact did the shortage of H2B visas have on local businesses in Cape Cod?

• Increased profits

• Extended business hours

• Delayed openings and reduced workforce

• Expansion of business operations

What is a major challenge for Cape Cod businesses in hiring local American workers for seasonal jobs?

• Limited job opportunities

• Insufficient job advertisements

• High salary demands

• Lack of interest in temporary relocation

What is one argument made by skeptics regarding the employment of foreign workers?

• Foreign workers are more cost-effective

• Foreign workers are more skilled

• Local workers are not available

• Employers are not trying hard enough to hire locals

How does the employment of foreign workers impact the local economy, according to the video?

• It reduces local unemployment

• It increases local tax revenue

• It boosts local tourism

• It causes economic collapse when businesses close