Migrants see massive job gains while 43 million Americans remain unemployed
12/28/2024 // Arsenio Toledo // 720 Views
In 2024, foreign-born workers accounted for all net job growth, while 43 million native-born Americans remain out of the workforce.
Workforce participation among native-born men has halved since 1960, with 22 percent now out of the labor force, up from 11 percent six decades ago.
The foreign-born workforce has surged by over 14 million since 1960, reaching a record 52 million under Biden.
Reliance on immigrant workers may mask declining native-born participation, with calls to reduce immigration to boost wages and reform welfare programs.
Policymakers face challenges balancing immigration with addressing factors driving native-born Americans out of the workforce, raising questions about long-term labor market trends.
https://www.naturalnews.com/2024-12-28-migrants-gain-jobs-43m-americans-remain-unemployed.html
