There is no incentive to use guest workers if there are U.S. workers available. What about the issue of wages? The fact is that farm work is one of the highest paying lowskill. entrylevel occupations in the United States. The average hourly wage for field and livestock workers in 1995 was S6.12 per hour. almost $2 above the minimum wage. The average for piece rate workers was $7.30 per hour. The fact is that since the Immigration Reform and Control Act was passed In 1986. farm wages have outperformed nonfarm wages 35 to 27 percent. Mr. Chairman. this is a good amendment. and it will help.
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