guestworker (Meaning)
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guestworker (n)
a person with temporary permission to work in another country
Synonyms & Antonyms of guestworker
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
guestworker Sentence Examples
- The factory relied heavily on guestworkers to fill its low-wage positions.
- The government imposed stricter quotas on guestworker visas to reduce illegal immigration.
- Guestworkers faced exploitation and discrimination, often working in dangerous conditions for low pay.
- The guestworker program was designed to provide temporary labor for specific industries.
- Unions protested against the guestworker program, arguing that it depressed wages for American workers.
- Some guestworkers were able to obtain permanent residency after several years of employment.
- The guestworker program raised ethical concerns about the treatment of migrant labor.
- The guestworker policy shifted over time, with some countries facing restrictions while others remained open to foreign labor.
- Many guestworkers sent remittances back to their home countries, supporting their families and economies.
- The guestworker system has been praised for its flexibility but also criticized for its potential for worker exploitation.
FAQs About the word guestworker
a person with temporary permission to work in another country
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The factory relied heavily on guestworkers to fill its low-wage positions.
The government imposed stricter quotas on guestworker visas to reduce illegal immigration.
Guestworkers faced exploitation and discrimination, often working in dangerous conditions for low pay.
The guestworker program was designed to provide temporary labor for specific industries.
