guest worker

noun

1. a foreign worker permitted to work in a country, especially in Western Europe, on a temporary basis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of guest worker¹

1965–70; translation of German Gastarbeiter

Example Sentences

As senator, Harris also joined the UFW in “leading a national petition drive that organized 100,000 public comments opposing Trump’s attempts to reduce farm worker wages” under the federal H-2A agricultural guest worker program.

From Salon

“Agricultural guest workers are some of the most vulnerable workers in America, but this rule will empower H-2A workers to stand up to some of the biggest challenges they face,” the group said.

From Seattle Times

By creating more guest worker programs we would not only thin the crowds at the border, but also help the country meet some glaring economic needs.

From Seattle Times

The government could extend the guest worker visa program for agricultural workers to include them.

From Los Angeles Times

He hires guest workers through the H-2A program, but Colorado recently instituted a law ensuring farmworkers to be paid overtime — something most states don’t require.

From Washington Times