Here and Now
Work Visa Shortage Leaves Wisconsin Tourism Jobs Unfilled
Clip: Season 1600 Episode 1601 | 5m 51sVideo has Closed Captions
A shortage of foreign worker visas leaves Wisconsin struggling to fill seasonal jobs.
The shortage of foreign worker visas is leaving Wisconsin hotels and tourist attractions struggling to find seasonal employees. Trisha Pugal, CEO of Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association, explains that many areas do not have the residential base to fill all their open jobs. "The challenge is to fill all the positions and shifts while competing with other industries experiencing shortages."
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Work Visa Shortage Leaves Wisconsin Tourism Jobs Unfilled
Clip: Season 1600 Episode 1601 | 5m 51sVideo has Closed Captions
The shortage of foreign worker visas is leaving Wisconsin hotels and tourist attractions struggling to find seasonal employees. Trisha Pugal, CEO of Wisconsin Hotel and Lodging Association, explains that many areas do not have the residential base to fill all their open jobs. "The challenge is to fill all the positions and shifts while competing with other industries experiencing shortages."
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