"English Only" Difficult in the Workplace
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Updated: 6:06 AM May 9, 2008
"English Only" Difficult in the Workplace
Foreign workers help support our economy.
As Baby-Boomers set their sights on retirement - America's aging population is leaving a gap in the nation's economy. There are not enough young Americans to fill the demand in the service industry or to take care of seniors here in America. More and more, that gap is being filled by workers from other countries, and not all of them are proficient in English.
Posted: 6:07 PM May 8, 2008
Reporter: Kendra Kostelecky
Email Address: kendra.kostelecky@kolotv.com
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Posted by: giovannina Location: Reno on May 9, 2008 at 12:10 PM

Global economy? This article proves we should not seek a global economy. Imagine if international airline pilots were not required to communicate in English. All those pilots speaking different languages would cause disasters by not understanding flight instructions.
Posted by: Bobbie Location: Reno on May 9, 2008 at 09:12 AM

I am sorry but what really bothers me the most is that this is America, we have the english language. If we were to go to a foreign country do you think for one minute that they would change their language for us. Don't think so. Still here in America we are suppose to change our language and our way of living for these people. Come on America wake up.
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