USA. Congressional report commenting on past and present labour legislation and migration policy regarding migrant workers, esp. Mexicans - describes historical programmes using Mexican labour supply to fill American labour demand during both world wars and after, noting illegal immigration (irregular migrant), presents a comparison of experiences in Western Europe, and considers impacts on USA employment and international relations, etc. Bibliography pp. 121 to 144 and statistical tables.

The full texts of Armed Services and othr Boards of Contract Appeals decisions on contracts appeals.

Study of the impact of the immigration policy on the labour market in the USA - traces historical trends in immigration since 1787; comments on changes in legislation from 1965-1984; examines policy reform to combat the influx of irregular migrants (Mexicans, West Indians, etc.); considers policies relating to refugees, asylees and commuting frontier workers from Mexico; gives grounds for denial of immigrant status, and estimates of the number of irregular migrants in the USA, 1974-1981. References, statistical tables.