H2B Crisis in Hospitality

Currently the hospitality industry is in a state of crisis. There is a Bill relying on a strong co-sponsorship called the Save Small Business Act that will ensure that resorts across the nation can count on our overseas support. This is also crutial for American high-paying jobs, as there may be a consequences for a loss in hourly support which in turn will jeopardize NOI. I am in strong favor of this Act, so call these chaps below and inform them to co-sponsor this Act ASAP! ITS COMMON SENSE!!!!

Those who have NOT co in the state of South Carolina are:

Henry Brown
843-747-4175
Joe Wilson
803-939-0041
Jim Clyburn
803-799-1100
Gresham Barrett
864-224-7401

The Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007: H.R.1843/S.988

Non-agricultural employers needing to hire foreign workers on a seasonal basis have no alternative but to go through the H-2B visa program, a complex and convoluted process that effectively ensures that no US workers are available. No US employer would go through the great expense and time commitment involved in the H-2B visa process if there were US workers available to meet seasonal hiring needs.

In each of the last three years – 2004, 2005 and 2006 – small and seasonal employers across America were on the brink of economic disaster when the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that that the 66,000 H-2B visa cap had been met. The H-2B Cap crisis badly damaged communities throughout America and caused severe economic hardship for small businesses. In 2004 there was no help, but in 2005 and again in 2006 Congress acted quickly, passing the Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Acts of 2005 and 2006.
The Save Small Business Act provides a fix through FY2007 by exempting workers from the cap who were in H-2B visa status in any of the three previous years. It also prescribes harsh penalties for employers who try to cheat the system. The solution crafted by Congress is fair, bipartisan and effective, supported by a distinguished group of Republicans and Democrats spanning the entire political spectrum. It passed both the Senate and House with overwhelming majorities. However, with the end of FY2007 looming, Congress must act again to extend this Act, hopefully this time for at least another five years.