‘Guest worker permit’ bill draws labor union support, opposition from Nebraska’s labor commissioner

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 829

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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LINCOLN — A Nebraska “guest worker permit” bill for undocumented immigrants drew support Monday from the bulk of public testifiers, while the biggest pushback came from Nebraska’s labor commissioner and the proposer’s fellow lawmakers.

State Sen. Dunixi Guereca of Omaha told the Legislature’s Business and Labor Committee that the Guest Worker Permit Act he introduced would set up a legal framework for undocumented immigrants to work in Nebraska — provided the federal government allows it.

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