Proposed changes in the agreement were also adopted. including strict enforcement. extension of the principles of Mexican labor legislation where there does not exist better legislation in the United States. full protection of collectivebargaining rights of Mexican workers. and participation of the unions of both countries in the formulation of individual work contracts. We therefore strongly urge that union representatives be fully consulted. either through participation in formal negotiations or through close collaboration. if some other method of handling legal migration of Mexican workers is developed. We are also deeply interested in other essential steps. such as adequate appropriations and powers to enable the Immigration and Naturalization Service to halt wouldbe illegal entrants. adequate appropriations for the United States Department of Labor to improve the recruitment of United States citizens for farm jobs. penalizing employers who knowingly hire wetbacks through immediately disallowing their wages as expenses for incometax purposes and through new legislation. and drastic revision of the present slack procedures for certifying that foreign workers are needed and for determining their wages and conditions. I am sure that if you have time to familiarize yourself with existing abuses you will be shocked and insist on remedies. many of which are possible through executive action. Sincerely yours.
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