Two year "umbrella permits": continuing the system of indentured servitude

By admin on Oct 15, 2009 with Comments 0

October 14, 2009 Instead of endorsing U.S. status for the long-term workers, the CNMI government led by the DOL, apparently with the blessing of the Office of Attorney General, will be offering two-year permits to all guest workers with legal status so that the CNMI government may maintain the maximum possible number of indentured servants allowed for the maximum number of years allowed under PL 110-229. The proposal was announced today by the Saipan Tribune