I would particularly draw the attention of my colleagues to this Important point made by the AFLCIO: The Wilson amendment creates a labor prgram that would be administered by the Attorney General. with virtually no role for the Department of Labor. the agency with the knowledge and experience in this area. While Senator Wilson has made cosmetic changes from earlier drafts of his amendment. the basic fact remains that it leaves out the essential role of the Government in protecting job opportunities for American workers and decent labor standards for foreign workers. Under the Wilson amendment the Attorney General could issue visas in a number set by him to alien workers to come to this country on their own and hunt seasonal agricultural work. These workers need not have a Job offer in order to obtain a visa. They would have to arrange and pay for their transportation into and within the U.S. and the costs of finding jobs. They may move from job to Job for 9 months of the year. and if they are without work and stop looking for work. they are subject to deportation. In short. the amendment would ensure a huge pool of powerless persons desperate for work under any conditions. Mr.
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