[Quilla]

I'm a manufacturer who sells to home builders and general contractors in Alabama. When we make a delivery to a job site, more often than not, no can speak a word of English to instruct my driver where to unload our product. Folks I've done business with for two decades (framers, sheetrock hangers, roofers, block/brick masons etc.) who play by the rules (workman's comp, general liability, matching FICA) can't meet the dirt cheap wages being paid to these workers. Many have given up and gone out of business.

I pray Bentley signs this quickly.

[sillsfan]

Another reason I’m so happy I left Illinois for Alabama 2 years ago. Sign this bill quickly Governor Bentley!

I’ve noticed the same thing you have experienced, especially in the landscpaing business.

I hope your business picks up after this passes.
Keep us all posted on the developments and changes you see.

[Soothesayer9]

Wow, I had presumed that they knew enough english to at least get directions on where to drive. Seems like they are just outright refusing to learn *any* english. I am in Louisiana atm, and my brother (much younger than I) just quit a car wash job because he hated being the only one there who spoke English. He said he always felt that the mexicans were cutting him down right in front of him.

[proudofthesouth]

I pray Bentley signs this quickly as well.

Any idea what his stance is on it?

I’m truly amazed that our state legislature had the gonads to do this! I didn’t think it stood a chance.

Now if only they will get tough on abortion.....