Corporations outsourcing millions of American jobs - H.R. 589 remains in limbo

Isn’t it nice to know that companies are planning long-term to send jobs overseas, job by job, section by section, and department by department? This slow, insidious process promises to end the jobs of millions of Americans.

Equally offensive was the use of the word “cheap labor” in their description of why most companies choose to offshore:

While finding cheap labor is still an underlying reason for choosing a particular location, companies are increasingly considering the location of the best provider in terms of geographical proximity, or “near shore.”

Rep. Lee did an interview on The Daily Rundown and she reiterated her support for extending unemployment benefits. She is a staunch advocate for the unemployed and financially vulnerable who will continue to fight for passage of H.R. 589. That battle will be difficult in a GOP controlled House, but it’s a battle worth fighting. In March, an additional 127,000 unemployed reached the 99 week mark. Those out of work for 99 weeks or more is at record levels and that trend isn’t likely t end soon. Passage of H.R. 589 would help millions of unemployed avoid financial disaster.

CA99er wrote:I actually got a COLLECTION call from an outsourced company. I was completely astounded that an unemployed American was called by that framiliar outsource voice about the car I lost to repossesion because I had nojob and had run out of benefits. The audacity of big business never ceases to amaze me.

New_Wave_Princess wrote:

CA99er wrote:I actually got a COLLECTION call from an outsourced company. I was completely astounded that an unemployed American was called by that framiliar outsource voice about the car I lost to repossesion because I had nojob and had run out of benefits. The audacity of big business never ceases to amaze me.

I got calls like that often. One of the most memorable was from Chase because I was late. When I told them I had no money the person told me I was too lazy to work!

New_Wave_Princess wrote:I didn't know UE accounts weren't through Chase, but yep they outsource their jobs. It's disgusting how many jobs are being outsourced.

americatheneedy wrote:I actually love when I get overseas calls, gives me a chance to curse the sob out!!!! How's that for free therapy?? The last time I did it I turned around to a stunned room full of people-ask me if cared!

Agent Smith wrote:The reason why they have to do this is, people like you and me want items as cheap as it gets. Or are you the one who wants to pay more?

CA99er wrote:

Agent Smith wrote:The reason why they have to do this is, people like you and me want items as cheap as it gets. Or are you the one who wants to pay more?

To answer your question. I would gladly pay more if it meant I (and others like me)had a job. But, you'd think that with the record profits big US corps are reporting they could hire American workers at a decent wage AND offer fair prices as well as customer service that isn't an annoying slap in the face. But instead they pass those profits to their upper level executives who are already wealthy. All the while whining about how tough it is to do business here.