Oracle lays off 30,000 US workers, then increases foreign visas – Washington Today

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Oracle faced intense criticism after the company laid off up to 30,000 American workers while simultaneously filing thousands of H-1B visa applications to hire foreign workers. The move sparked outrage among conservatives who see it as a betrayal of U.S. workers in favor of cheaper labor abroad, raising concerns about companies’ disloyalty to the national interest.

Why it matters

The layoffs and visa filings at Oracle are seen by many as emblematic of a broader trend in the technology industry, where large companies are making massive domestic job cuts while aggressively recruiting foreign workers. This practice has fueled concerns about the erosion of American employment, the undercutting of U.S. wages and the prioritization of corporate profits over national cohesion.

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