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Filling the gap. Flathead businesses bring in foreign workers

Twice in the last year, the Independent has reported on Flathead Valley construction companies hiring illegal immigrants to supplement the valley’s inadequate workforce. But while some employers have knowingly or unknowingly hired illegal immigrants to fill vacant positions, other valley businesses are increasingly hiring foreign students on temporary work visas.

Such businesses include Alpine Market, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Marcus Foods and other service-oriented businesses in Whitefish, and Glacier Park Inc., the concessionaire that operates Many Glacier Hotel, Glacier Park Lodge, Lake McDonald Lodge and other services for Glacier National Park.

by Paul Peters

Full Story: http://www.missoulanews.com/News/News.asp?no=5819

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