Posted on 10/17/2007 9:13:28 AM PDT by kellynla
The lead editorial in the October 9 issue of the Washington Examiner reported on the efforts of David Marlett, a Dallas-based lawyer who is concerned about illegal immigration. Last June, according to the Examiner, Marlett began ProAmerica Challenge, an organization that lists U.S. businesses that have taken a vow not to hire illegal immigrants.
Marlett told the paper that his desire is to “promote the good guys. The ones who say ‘I could break the law, but I’m not going to do it’” and to “convince people that honest businesses that support their local communities, instead of undermine them, will prosper.” Membership in the organization is growing rapidly -- it already has hundreds of members in 44 states and the District of Columbia.
According to the organization’s website (www.ProAmericaCompanies.com), members must “agree and consent” to the following ProAmerica Oath:
1. We do not knowingly hire illegal or undocumented workers.
2. All newly hired employees are thoroughly screened for identity and verification of eligibility for employment in the United States, to the best of our lawful ability. This may or may not include our involvement in the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify Program for screening new-hires.
3. Though we are very willing to hire immigrants legally authorized to work in the United States, we are opposed to the exploitation and hiring of persons not authorized to work in the United States.
4. We will report to authorities any person whom we encounter in our normal course of business, and have reasonable belief is an illegal alien, or whom we have reasonable belief is employing an illegal alien.
5. We advise all contractors/subcontractors and licensees that we abide by federal employment rules and regulations regarding the hiring of workers and, additionally, will engage only with businesses that hire only legal U.S. workers.
6. We are adamantly opposed to any direct or indirect discrimination against any current or future employee or employee-applicant based on race, ethnicity, culture or country of origin. For a complete list of ProAmerica companies click here.
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I thought you told me American companies wouldn’t do this?
“I thought you told me American companies wouldn’t do this?”
excuse me?
“Companies Vow Not to Hire Illegals”
Pinky swear?
Cross their hearts and hope to die?
These companies should place labels on their products saying "Made without illegal labor. I know a number of construction contractors who have stopped picking up the illegals.
Here’s the link. Might get some steam. Undoubtedly there are plenty of business who still honor values of the Republic.
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I just did a search for lawn care companies in the Dallas area. Zero.
I’d pay an extra few dollars if I knew they were all legal. Of course, maybe I should just do it myself, but like my tagline says, I’m trying to conserve momentum.
Racists.
I thought we had an exchange where I said that if the government enforces the law fairly, most companies will WILLINGLY comply, even though it costs them a little, because it’s the patriotic thing to do. And my recollection was you challenged that premise.
Well, I agree, but I think it will happen even quicker if there are laws. I think MOST businesses will GLADLY self-police . . . if and only if they think that most of their competitors are similarly burdened. It’s the speed-limit thing: most people don’t speed over a certain amount because other people will turn them in if they are truly reckless. But the cops can’t begin to “enforce” speed limit laws-—they are really guidelines for citizens to self-police.
no we didn’t...
you’ve got me mixed up with someone else...
If they cannot ALL speak English...chances are they are illegal.
We’ve opted to cleaning our own home and taking care of our lawn- pride in ownership, burns calories and you see a job well done with your own hands.
Ok, apologies.
No problemo
It’s true and it’s profitable. I saw a local news show profiling a patriot who’s crew checks out every way possible - and he can’t keep up with the demand despite having to charge more than the slavers depending on the undercutting model.
Someone should tell the RNC that. I’m certain they’re wondering where all those former donations went...and can only see a lack of selling out or sucking up as the problem.
The ProAmerica database is down this evening for maintenance.
But tomorrow, if you search by Texas, you will see landscapers in the Dallas area.
L&N Lawn.
Good guys.
ProAmerica Companies
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