By Roy Beck
Today, I want to introduce you to nine Members of this two-year Congress who have achieved our top distinction in challenging the status quo of immigration policies that drive down wages and increase the non-employment of American workers. American workers and their families have been served well by dozens of Members who have done a … Continued
By Roy Beck
Much of the country’s attention this summer has been focused on the disproportionate joblessness, low incomes, poverty and overall economic inequality that besets Black Americans. Lots of politicians are attempting to at least sound like they want to do something. But very few seem to realize that tight-labor conditions during that time helped all Americans … Continued
By Roy Beck
Let’s get beyond impressions and general attitudes about the Democratic front-runners’ positions on immigration issues. Our Prez Grid focuses on the 7 candidates whose Real Clear Politics average polling number exceeded the 2% mark on Sep. 1. That includes in alphabetical order Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Beto O’Rourke, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Andrew … Continued
By Roy Beck
Will candidates agree with the Party’s voters that immigration laws should favor recruiting — and pay raises for — American workers? You wouldn’t sense it from the candidates in the Democratic debates thus far, but most Democratic voters want the government to stop illegal migration. And they want it done in a way that should … Continued
By Roy Beck
Shouts such as “holocaust” from one side and I want to urge all who seek a restored order at the border and a reduction in immigration numbers to avoid even a hint of nativism in response to the challenges at hand. {text} NUMBERSUSA OPPOSESnativist policies that favor native‐born U.S. citizens over foreign‐born U.S. citizens.”– From … Continued
By Roy Beck
If you are finding your Fourth of July weekend diminished by over-packed highways, over-crowded parks, and ill-maintained infrastructures unable to keep up with the people growth, blame the Members of Congress. Since the year 2000, nearly 50 million people have been added to our sprawling cities. And Congress’ immigration policies caused most of it, according … Continued
By Roy Beck
Don’t let immigration slow down the momentum for U.S. wage increases. That’s the key message and purpose of our latest cable TV ad campaign. You can view the ad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5-e1oUXALE. Or click on the image below. A lot of people are celebrating that the recent strong economy of jobs growth has tightened the labor … Continued
By Roy Beck
The RAISE Act is exactly what a Congress would pass if it were committed to the idea of helping tens of millions of struggling Americans in stagnant jobs or outside the labor market altogether. It is the job of us who work at NumbersUSA – and, I hope, the mission of the 8 million members … Continued
By Roy Beck
The government jobs report today estimated that {text}new ones were created in the U.S. during March. Over the last three months, the average has been above 180,000 a month. That sounds pretty good . . . until you consider that our federal government seems to be much more intent on adding more foreign workers monthly … Continued
