The attached list of amendments for ‘immigration Reform”
The attached list is extensive indeed. However, those whoa re interested should review those sponsored by the “Grand Bargainers” who we all recognize as Feinstein, Kennedy, McCain, Kyl, and Graham. You should also be interested in their cosponsors. These are the power brokers pushing this legislation. Of course in my opinion Mr. Reed is also a significant partner in the passage of this bill. He is in my opinion the “ram rod”.
So the task ahead is to evaluate just what these amendments do and what they do or don’ t do and how they impact Americans.
Now notice this. It is evident the large number of calls, emails and other notifications to Congress have and are making an impact to the extent that those who want this to ‘fly bye” are now urging “closure” which basically means it passed!
Read down the list or go to the web site and you have your answers.
In my opinion it matters not because those who want this past will do all they can to excerpt pressure to get it done. It is not about common sense, logic or really anything but what these people see as their thing to do. They are in my opinion in effect the taskmasters of old. [ Read my next article “Do as I say or else”.
Now these are “commendable people” as they say? So I offer to you this, just who and what now defines commendable or for that matter good? I am not a lawyer but I do hope we have some lawyers out there I do think you can find a bonanza using this new legislation as a defense.
1. S.AMDT.1146 to S.1348 to provide for the protection of unaccompanied alien children, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 5/21/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1146 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
2. S.AMDT.1148 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [MO] (introduced 5/21/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted
3. S.AMDT.1149 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen McCaskill, Claire [MO] (introduced 5/21/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/21/2007 Senate amendment submitted
4. S.AMDT.1150 to S.1348 In the nature of a substitute.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 5/21/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Cloture motion on amendment SA 1150 presented in Senate.
5. S.AMDT.1151 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (16)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted
6. S.AMDT.1152 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Baucus, Max [MT] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted
7. S.AMDT.1153 to S.1348 To strike the Y nonimmigrant guestworker program.
Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1153 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 31 - 64. Record Vote Number: 174.
8. S.AMDT.1154 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted
9. S.AMDT.1155 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted
10. S.AMDT.1156 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted
11. S.AMDT.1157 to S.1348 To strike title VI (related to Nonimmigrants in the United States Previously in Unlawful Status).
Sponsor: Sen Vitter, David [LA] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1157 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 29 - 66. Record Vote Number: 180.
12. S.AMDT.1158 to S.1348 To amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 to facilitate information sharing between federal and local law enforcement officials related to an individual’s immigration status.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1158 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 49. Record Vote Number: 177.
13. S.AMDT.1159 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Coleman, Norm [MN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted
14. S.AMDT.1160 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Brownback, Sam [KS] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted
15. S.AMDT.1161 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted
16. S.AMDT.1162 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted
17. S.AMDT.1163 to S.1348 To establish an award to recognize companies for extraordinary efforts in English literacy and civics.
Sponsor: Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1163 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
18. S.AMDT.1164 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/22/2007 Senate amendment submitted
19. S.AMDT.1165 to S.1348 To clarify rules applicable to aliens employed as dairy workers.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] (introduced 5/22/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1165 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
20. S.AMDT.1166 to S.1348 To clarify that the revocation of an alien’s visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1166 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
21. S.AMDT.1167 to S.1348 To authorize the Attorney General to carry out a program, known as the Northern Border Prosecution Initiative, to provide funds to northern border States to reimburse county and municipal governments for costs associated with certain criminal activities, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Cantwell, Maria [WA] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1167 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
22. S.AMDT.1168 to S.1348 To provide local officials and the Secretary of Homeland Security greater involvement in decisions regarding the location of border fencing.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Amendment SA 1168, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.
23. S.AMDT.1169 to S.1348 To reduce to 200,000 the number of certain non-immigrants permitted to be admitted during a fiscal year.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (4)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1169 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 74 - 24. Record Vote Number: 175.
24. S.AMDT.1170 to S.1348 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require individuals voting in person to present photo identification.
Sponsor: Sen McConnell, Mitch [KY] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Proposed amendment SA 1170, pursuant to the order of the Senate of June 5, 2007, having failed to achieve the required 60 votes in the affirmative was withdrawn in Senate.
25. S.AMDT.1171 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
26. S.AMDT.1172 to S.1348 To ensure control of our Nation’s borders and strengthen enforcement of our immigration laws.
Sponsor: Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1172 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
27. S.AMDT.1173 to S.1348 To provide for minimum sentences for aliens who renter the United States after removal.
Sponsor: Sen Graham, Lindsey [SC] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1173 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
28. S.AMDT.1174 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Thune, John [SD] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
29. S.AMDT.1175 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Thune, John [SD] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
30. S.AMDT.1176 to S.1348 To establish commissions to review the facts and circumstances surrounding injustices suffered by European Americans, European Latin Americans, and Jewish refugees during World War II.
Sponsor: Sen Feingold, Russell D. [WI] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1176 pursuant to the order of June 5, 2007, having achieved the required 60 votes in the affirmative, was agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay. 67 - 26. Record Vote Number: 185.
31. S.AMDT.1177 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
32. S.AMDT.1178 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
33. S.AMDT.1179 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (10)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
34. S.AMDT.1180 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
35. S.AMDT.1181 to S.1348 To sunset the Y-1 nonimmigrant visa program after a 5-year period.
Sponsor: Sen Dorgan, Byron L. [ND] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1181 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 49. Record Vote Number: 178.
36. S.AMDT.1182 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Thomas, Craig [WY] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
37. S.AMDT.1183 to S.1348 To reclassify the spouses and minor children of lawful permanent residents as immediate relatives.
Sponsor: Sen Clinton, Hillary Rodham [NY] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.
38. S.AMDT.1184 to S.1348 To establish a permanent bar for gang members, terrorists, and other criminals.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (2)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.
39. S.AMDT.1185 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
40. S.AMDT.1186 to S.1348 To exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from the numerical limitations on immigrant visas.
Sponsor: Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [HI] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (6)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Amendment SA 1186, previously agreed to, was modified by Unanimous Consent.
41. S.AMDT.1187 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
42. S.AMDT.1188 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/23/2007 Senate amendment submitted
43. S.AMDT.1189 to S.1348 To eliminate the preference given to people who entered the United States illegally over people seeking to enter the country legally in the merit-based evaluation system for visas.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/23/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment not agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1189 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 31 - 62. Record Vote Number: 182.
44. S.AMDT.1190 to S.1348 To require undocumented immigrants receiving legal status to pay owed back taxes.
Sponsor: Sen McCain, John [AZ] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1190 as modified agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
45. S.AMDT.1191 to S.1348 To provide safeguards against faulty asylum procedures and to improve conditions of detention.
Sponsor: Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.
46. S.AMDT.1192 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
47. S.AMDT.1194 to S.1348 To modify the deadline for the family backlog reduction.
Sponsor: Sen Menendez, Robert [NJ] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (8)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.
48. S.AMDT.1195 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
49. S.AMDT.1196 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
50. S.AMDT.1197 to S.1348 To require health care coverage for holders of Z nonimmigrant visas.
Sponsor: Sen DeMint, Jim [SC] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor)
51. S.AMDT.1198 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
52. S.AMDT.1199 to S.1348 To increase the number of green cards for parents of United States citizens, to extend the duration of the new parent visitor visa, and to make penalties imposed on individuals who overstay such visas applicable only to such individuals.
Sponsor: Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.
53. S.AMDT.1200 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
54. S.AMDT.1201 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
55. S.AMDT.1202 to S.1348 To provide a date on which the authority of the section relating to the increasing of American competitiveness through a merit-based evaluation system for immigrants shall be terminated.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.
56. S.AMDT.1203 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
57. S.AMDT.1204 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
58. S.AMDT.1205 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
59. S.AMDT.1206 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
60. S.AMDT.1207 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
61. S.AMDT.1208 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
62. S.AMDT.1209 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
63. S.AMDT.1210 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
64. S.AMDT.1211 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
65. S.AMDT.1212 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
66. S.AMDT.1213 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
67. S.AMDT.1214 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
68. S.AMDT.1215 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
69. S.AMDT.1216 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
70. S.AMDT.1217 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
71. S.AMDT.1218 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
72. S.AMDT.1219 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
73. S.AMDT.1220 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
74. S.AMDT.1221 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cardin, Benjamin L. [MD] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
75. S.AMDT.1222 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
76. S.AMDT.1223 to S.1348 To establish the American Competitiveness Scholarship Program.
Sponsor: Sen Sanders, Bernard [VT] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1223 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 35. Record Vote Number: 179.
77. S.AMDT.1224 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Coburn, Tom [OK] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
78. S.AMDT.1225 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [MI] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
79. S.AMDT.1226 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [MI] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
80. S.AMDT.1227 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [MI] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
81. S.AMDT.1228 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [MI] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (7)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
82. S.AMDT.1229 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sununu, John E. [NH] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
83. S.AMDT.1230 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
84. S.AMDT.1231 to S.1348 To ensure that employers make efforts to recruit American workers.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1231 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 71 - 22. Record Vote Number: 183.
85. S.AMDT.1232 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
86. S.AMDT.1233 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Hutchison, Kay Bailey [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
87. S.AMDT.1234 to S.1348 To save American taxpayers up to $24 billion in the 10 years after passage of this Act, by preventing the earned income tax credit, which is, according to the Congressional Research Service, the largest anti-poverty entitlement program of the Federal Government, from being claimed by Y temporary workers or illegal aliens given status by this Act until they adjust to legal permanent resident status.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.
88. S.AMDT.1235 to S.1348 To save American taxpayers up to $24 billion in the 10 years after passage of this Act, by preventing the earned income tax credit, which is, according to the congressional Research Service , the largest anti-poverty entitlement program of the Federal Government, from being claimed by Y temporary workers or illegal aliens given status by this Act until they adjust to legal permanent resident status.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.
89. S.AMDT.1236 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Baucus, Max [MT] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
90. S.AMDT.1237 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
91. S.AMDT.1238 to S.1348 To increase the authorization of appropriations for the Border Relief Grant Program.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment agreed to. Status: Amendment SA 1238 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
92. S.AMDT.1239 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
93. S.AMDT.1240 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
94. S.AMDT.1241 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
95. S.AMDT.1242 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
96. S.AMDT.1243 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Obama, Barack [IL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
97. S.AMDT.1244 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
98. S.AMDT.1245 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
99. S.AMDT.1246 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
100. S.AMDT.1247 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
101. S.AMDT.1248 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Ensign, John [NV] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
102. S.AMDT.1249 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Cantwell, Maria [WA] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
103. S.AMDT.1250 to S.1348 To address documentation of employment and to make an amendment with respect to mandatory disclosure.
Sponsor: Sen Cornyn, John [TX] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Considered by Senate.
104. S.AMDT.1251 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Conrad, Kent [ND] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
105. S.AMDT.1252 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
106. S.AMDT.1253 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
107. S.AMDT.1254 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] (introduced 5/24/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/24/2007 Senate amendment submitted
108. S.AMDT.1255 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] (introduced 5/25/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 5/25/2007 Senate amendment submitted
109. S.AMDT.1257 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
110. S.AMDT.1258 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (3)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
111. S.AMDT.1259 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
112. S.AMDT.1260 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
113. S.AMDT.1261 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
114. S.AMDT.1262 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
115. S.AMDT.1263 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
116. S.AMDT.1264 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
117. S.AMDT.1265 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Domenici, Pete V. [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
118. S.AMDT.1266 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Alexander, Lamar [TN] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
119. S.AMDT.1267 to S.1348 To remove the requirement that Y-1 nonimmigrant visa holders leave the United States before they are able to renew their visa.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment proposed (on the floor)
120. S.AMDT.1268 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
121. S.AMDT.1269 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
122. S.AMDT.1270 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
123. S.AMDT.1271 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Conrad, Kent [ND] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
124. S.AMDT.1272 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
125. S.AMDT.1273 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
126. S.AMDT.1274 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Schumer, Charles E. [NY] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
127. S.AMDT.1275 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
128. S.AMDT.1276 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
129. S.AMDT.1277 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
130. S.AMDT.1278 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Kohl, Herb [WI] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
131. S.AMDT.1279 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Reid, Harry [NV] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
132. S.AMDT.1280 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
133. S.AMDT.1281 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen McCaskill, Claire [MO] (introduced 6/4/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2007 Senate amendment submitted
134. S.AMDT.1282 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Isakson, Johnny [GA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (1)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
135. S.AMDT.1283 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
136. S.AMDT.1284 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
137. S.AMDT.1285 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
138. S.AMDT.1286 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
139. S.AMDT.1287 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
140. S.AMDT.1288 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
141. S.AMDT.1289 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
142. S.AMDT.1290 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
143. S.AMDT.1291 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
144. S.AMDT.1292 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
145. S.AMDT.1293 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
146. S.AMDT.1294 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
147. S.AMDT.1295 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
148. S.AMDT.1296 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
149. S.AMDT.1297 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
150. S.AMDT.1298 to S.1348 Purpose will be available when the amendment is proposed for consideration. See Congressional Record for text.
Sponsor: Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] (introduced 6/5/2007) Cosponsors (None)
Latest Major Action: 6/5/2007 Senate amendment submitted
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Casual Worker’s Manifesto
February 10, 2007 8:48 pmThe overly optimistic assessments of the economic conditions that are accompanying the communicative innovations associated with the Information Age; a transition to the Human State of Affairs precipitated by the digitalization of documents and the information they express; falls flat on the face when challenged with the empirical reality in which laborers now find themselves. The fastest growing demographic in American society are single females - working for the modest salary of $20,000 to $30,000 - who tend to relocate every 3 to 5 years. I submit that the nomadic existence that is suffered by so many in the contemporary workforce - who go from job to job as contingent, contractual labor - is a direct consequence of the flattening of labor markets, which is, in turn, a manifestation of the expansion of digital communications. As much as individuals enjoy the flexible working environments - a rhetorical device used to promote the casual workers labor market - I think that they would prefer to have access to medical coverage, not to mentioned a sustained expectation of a niche in the economy; a benefit that more and more Americans are finding to be in a state of scarcity.
With this said, I will republish one of the most significant works that have been published on this site -yet, all too overlooked - by an Australian sociologist, who was influential in the original shaping of this Web design and content management project. The following is an extract from a contribution by Bill Templer:
“hard work, competition, motivation, self-reliance, flexibility, boldness, daringness, innovation and success…essential components of the entrepreneurial individual” (Kenny 1999 p. 54).
Great on the surface, but what of those people that don’t possess the education, skills and mindset to become entrepreneur’s? They get left behind! We are no longer creatures of the jungle where only the strong survive; we formed civilised society so that we could work together and help those that are weaker, slower and disadvantaged. Why? Because it is in our best interests and we will achieve a lot more together than alone!
This enterprise culture has manifested itself in Australian employment policies with the introduction of Australian Workplace Agreements (AWA’s), the promotion of contract labour, a decrease in collective bargaining and an increase in casual labour. These policies are articulated as “providing flexibility and choice to Australian workers”, “everyone can be their own boss, while promoting economic growth for the great nation that is Australia.”
However, there are a few things that stand in the way of this growth, mainly the liability that is paying workers unnecessary benefits such as holiday pay, sick pay and overtime. But the one thing that provides the greatest obstacle to the implementation of these policies is a unified force of workers; together, we would never accept policies that hurt us, but alone, there is not much we can do.
We have to start making our collective voice heard, whether it be by joining a union or taking part in this forum, or dobbing in a dodgy boss [informing on a tricky boss]; We can fight for a fair go, for a decent share of the profits of our employers and for decent working conditions, But we must do it together. CASUAL WORKERS. UNITE!
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