WASHINGTON, March 31, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A cornerstone of Donald Trump's presidential campaign is opposition to foreign labor entering the U.S. workplace. In addition to calling for a new wall along the border with Mexico, Trump has urged tougher rules for the H-1B visa program that is chiefly used to bring highly skilled engineers, scientists and other professionals into the country. Meanwhile, Trump Talent Management, a modeling agency started by Donald Trump in 1999, is being sued by Jamaican fashion model Alexis Palmer for paying her $3,880.75 during a three-year period rather than a promised $75,000 per year. Trump's firm had sponsored Palmer, the recipient of an H-1B visa.
The Palmer lawsuit and the H-1B issue will be explored at a National Press Club Newsmaker on Fri, April 8 at 10 a.m., in the club's Zenger Room. Speaking at the news conference:
Naresh M. Gehi Esq. – New York-based immigration/labor lawyer and attorney for Alexis Palmer. Mr. Gehi will discuss Ms. Palmer's claims, his experiences with foreign workers who have entered the country under H-1B visas, the benefits of the program and possible reform to further ensure worker's rights are protected.
Dr. Ron Hira – Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University and a national expert on immigration and employment policy.
Greg Junemann – President of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, representing scientists, engineers and technical workers across the United States.
In a March GOP debate held in Miami, Trump said that the H-1B program is "very, very bad for workers." He also has acknowledged using the program in his own businesses. "I know the H-1B very well, it's something that I frankly use." Trump also has employed foreign guest workers through the controversial H-2B program at his Florida estate and at other properties.
The National Press Club is located on the 13th floor of the National Press Building, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C. This event is open to credentialed media and NPC members, free of charge. No advanced registration is required.
CONTACT: Jamie Horwitz, NPC Newsmakers Chair, 202-549-4921, [email protected]
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