CIS REPORT: SINCE 2000, ALL NEW JOB GROWTH HAS GONE to IMMIGRANTS Three conclusions can be drawn from this analysis: First, the long-term decline in the employment for natives across age and education levels is a clear indication that there is no general labor shortage, which is a primary justification for the large increases in immigration (skilled and unskilled) in the Schumer-Rubio bill and similar House proposals. Second, the decline in work among the native-born over the last 14 years of high immigration is consistent with research showing that immigration reduces employment for natives. Third, the trends since 2000 challenge the argument that immigration on balance increases job opportunities for natives. Over 17 million immigrants arrived in the country in the last 14 years, yet native employment has deteriorated significantly. Continue and SHARE link: cis.org/
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 20:53:01 +0000
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