North Carolina labour chief Luke Farley backs rule to raise H 1B wages federally

Published on 29 April 2026

He says current visa wages quietly undercut jobs

North Carolina labour chief Luke Farley has endorsed a federal proposal to raise wages for H-1B and similar visa holders. Farley argues that current programs enable employers to hire foreign workers at below-market rates, harming American workers’ leverage and job opportunities. The rule would push pay toward market rates to reduce competition effects.

Luke Farley supports a federal hike for H-1B related wages
He claims below-market pay can weaken American workers’ bargaining power
The proposed rule targets market-rate compensation for visa workers
The plan aims to reduce perceived job value and opportunity displacement

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North Carolina labour chief Luke Farley backs rule to raise H 1B wages federally

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