
About 20,000 Jobs for Foreign Workers in Guam
Maria Theresa S. Samante, Nov 16, 2006
There are about 15,000 to 20,000 job opening in
Labor Representative Joan Lourdes Lavilla said that neighboring islands and countries such as
But these job openings may not be available within the next two years since lots of hurdles need to address according to Lavilla.
Guam being considered as a US destination prohibits non-residents to work in their military construction projects and also limits the issuance of H2-B visa to 66,000 working visas around the world and the number is about to reach the quota.
But according to Lavilla, Guam officials are working out to resolve the requirements and the most possible solution is to lift the ban of foreign workers from working in US military bases since the construction projects includes activities inside the base. While reports said that another feasible solution is if the military would make the first move to hire foreign workers directly.
The allotted $10 billion budget for the military relocation to
Based on U.S. Department of Labor data, a nonresident worker working as carpenter earns at least $12.47 per hour while a brick mason earns $12.82 per hour. Construction laborer is paid $8.39 per hour; electrician, $13.26; and office clerk, $8.07 per hour.