Hacker News with Generative AI: Labor Force

Mass deportations would deliver a catastrophic blow to the U.S. Economy (senate.gov)
Though the U.S. immigration system remains broken, immigrants are crucial to growing the labor force and supporting economic output.
Immigration, Economics, Labor Force
28 points by geox 7 days ago | 70 comments
The Mediocre Men Problem (greyenlightenment.com)
I call it the mediocre men problem. 30+ years ago, men of mediocre abilities or talent could find reliable, long-term employment, such as at a factory or a union job. But today those men are dropping out of the labor force. The poor career prospects and low pay creates an incentive to not work and live with friends or parents, if the option exists.
Labor Force, Employment, Social Issues, Men's Issues
5 points by paulpauper 110 days ago | 0 comments