Category Archives: Immigration

Retiring baby boomers are creating a labor shortage—immigration could be the solution

By Jennifer Alsever September 17, 2022 Amid worries over rampant inflation and whether the U.S. may be slipping into a recession, some economists see one simple fix that could lift the economy: immigration. “The economy would benefit enormously from more immigration,” says Mark Zandi, Moody’s chief economist. “It would alleviate labor shortages and … Continue reading Retiring baby boomers are creating a labor shortage—immigration could be the solution →

How Central American immigrants played a vital role in the U.S. labor movement

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By Elizabeth Oglesby September 05, 2022 Tech workers, warehouse employees, and baristas have notched many victories in recent months at major U.S. companies long deemed long shots for unions, including Apple, Amazon, and Starbucks. To me, these recent union wins recall another pivotal period in the U.S. labor movement several decades ago. But … Continue reading How Central American immigrants played a vital role in the U.S. labor movement →