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September 25, 2006
 
 

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Votes No on Amnesty


Lou Dobbs Inspires Delegates to Reject Guest Worker Amnesty

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers recently voted at its 37th international convention for a resolution in opposition to any guest-worker plan. The final resolution reads

"THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the IBEW urges the Congress of the United States of America to adopt an immigration policy based upon the following principles:

  • Secure the nation's borders and regulate the flow of immigrants by enforcing the laws now on the books;
  • Increase enforcement of labor and immigration laws to punish those who exploit undocumented workers and undercut American workers;
  • Establish labor protections, including wage floor provisions when expanding the use of visas to fill labor shortages; and
  • Reject any new guest worker programs."

Delegates rejected the part of the resolution that read, "Give undocumented workers the opportunity to pursue citizenship with emphasis on the reunification of families." The vote to reject the amnesty clause came after CNN television host Lou Dobbs addressed the delegates for about 40 minutes, according to one person who attended.