guest worker
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of guest worker
1965–70; translation of German Gastarbeiter
Example Sentences
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“As for the farmers, there is a guest worker program that President Trump supports,” Mr. Miller replied.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
To address the tight labor market, the National Assn. of Home Builders has advocated for a guest worker program.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2025
You would think that a guest worker programme would be a good start, since we have labour shortages all over the country.
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2023
In our view, guest worker visa programs institutionalize workers' uncertain position instead of solving it.
From Salon • Jul. 31, 2023
It would have awarded visas based on a points system, with about 50 percent based on job skills, and included temporary guest worker programs.
From New York Times • May 14, 2023
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