Trump's Immigration Freeze Hurting Stone Mining Businesses In Idaho

The video discusses the reliance of Idaho stone mining companies on Mexican guest workers due to the difficulty of hiring Americans for seasonal, labor-intensive jobs. The pandemic has led to a reduction in the H2B visa program, affecting these companies' ability to operate. Critics argue that employers should make more efforts to hire Americans, but companies claim they cannot function without guest workers.

Why is it difficult to attract American workers for certain seasonal jobs?

• The jobs offer too high a salary.

• The jobs are labor-intensive and short-term.

• The jobs are too easy and boring.

• The jobs are located in urban areas.

What was the government's response to the pandemic regarding the H2B visa program?

• They eliminated the visa program entirely.

• They reduced the number of visas and froze issuance for the year.

• They maintained the same number of visas.

• They increased the number of visas available.

How did the reduction in H2B visas affect the Idaho stone mining industry?

• It caused a shortage of workers, affecting production.

• It led to an increase in production.

• It resulted in more American workers being hired.

• It had no impact on the industry.

What do critics suggest employers should do instead of relying on guest workers?

• Hire more international workers.

• Increase wages and make more efforts to hire Americans.

• Reduce the number of jobs available.

• Move their businesses overseas.

Why do some businesses argue that guest workers are essential?

• They allow businesses to remain operational and provide opportunities to Americans.

• They are more skilled than American workers.

• They work longer hours than American workers.

• They are cheaper than American workers.