Two forces collide to create most unusual job market in modern American history

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4 thoughts on “Two forces collide to create most unusual job market in modern American history

  1. And meanwhile our elected leaders continue to blame the other party for their inability to pass meaningful immigration reform that could bring many into the labor force to fill the low skilled job opportunities.

  2. Hows utterly stupid. The current labor shortage was brought about by the Democrats printing money and sending it out in exchange for no work done. Now who is gonna go to work while they’re doing that? It’s a ridiculous analysis to posit anything else, period.

    1. Can you prove this is why there’s a labor shortage? It seems like you’re one of those who has a preconceived notion and are using sophistry to make use of it. Any chance there’s evidence to the contrary which will change your mind or did you pour concrete into your brain and won’t consider any evidence showing otherwise?

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