United States Congressman Bill Keating has been a fierce and relentless advocate in favor of restoring the H2B cap for the returning worker to the 2016 level. Meanwhile, U. S. Senators, Elizabeth Waren and Ed Markey ignore the pleas from their own Massachusetts small businesses in response to pressure backed by big labor.
 
Last Friday Congressman Bill Keating conducted a roundtable discussion regarding the pursuit of a legislative solution that insures a continued and pragmatic use of the H2B or the J1 Student Work & Travel visa programs that supplements so much of Cape Cod’s seasonal workforce not filled by American workers. An important conclusion of that discussion was that whether yours is a direct user of temporary alien labor or a business that is indirectly affected by the success or failure of the Cape’s businesses that utilized these programs, your support of the lobbying efforts of the New England Seasonal Business Coalition (NESBC) is needed to help insure the survival of all local small businesses in the region.
 
Please review the following information. Your participation at any level is invaluable to a successful resolution of this grassroots program.
Many of the cities and towns in New England depend on revenue from seasonal visitors but don’t have local workforces able to meet demand. As such, temporary worker visa programs like the H-2B and J-1 have been critical tools for seasonal businesses throughout our region.

Both programs are currently being examined and threatened by both the Trump Administration and by key decision makers on Capitol Hill.
 
OBJECTIVE:
The New England Seasonal Business Coalition (NESBC) advocates for permanent cap relief and other reforms to the H-2B and J-1 programs. NESBC was founded in 2016 by a group of Cape Cod restaurant owners and has grown to represent dozens of organizations across all six New England states.

NESBC aggressively educates the New England Congressional delegation on how these programs are essential in supporting the local seasonal economy. NESBC combines traditional shoe leather lobbying with strategic communications. New England news media outlets, including The Boston Globe , regularly report on our coalition’s work. We work closely with the members of the House and the Senate to support proposals that protect and strengthen the H-2B and J-1 programs.
 
MEMBER BENEFITS:
In addition to the daily advocacy and communications work being done in Washington, NESBC provides members with real-time legislative intelligence through conference calls and email updates, as well as access to NESBC’s public affairs firm, PSW. The coalition’s website and social media channels serve as platforms for members to provide testimonials.
 
JOIN NOW:
NESBC has quickly become the leading voice on foreign worker visa policy with New England Capitol Hill offices. Please consider a contribution to help underwrite NESBC’s advocacy and communications efforts through the end of 2018:
➢ Executive Committee - $5,000
➢ Membership - $2,500
➢ Small Business - $1,000
➢ Grassroots - $200
 
Contact Michelle Kinzer with PSW at mkinzer@psw-inc.com or (202) 783-2596 for additional information.
 
Visit our website at www.newenglandseasonalbusiness.org
Follow us on Twitter @NESeasonalBiz
This eblast is a benefit of membership in the Eastham Chamber of Commerce and not an endorement of the members products, services or policies

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