"If there is too many workers - lots of illegal immigrants - the fat cats don't have to pay them much. Its called supply vrs demand"
In theory, it's supply vs demand. In the lab, we find that that TLOUC trumps S&D, and that fruit rots. That's why economics isn't a science.
The Law Of Unintended Consequences: Georgia's Immigration Law Backfires
To forgo a repeat of last year, when labor shortages triggered an estimated $140 million in agricultural losses, as crops rotted in the fields, officials in Georgia are now dispatching prisoners to the state’s farms to help harvest fruit and vegetables.
The labor shortages, which also have affected the hotel and restaurant industries, are a consequence of Georgia’s immigration enforcement law, HB 87, which was passed last year. As State Rep. Matt Ramsey, one of the bill’s authors, said at the time, “Our goal is … to eliminate incentives for illegal aliens to cross into our state.”
Now he and others are learning: Be careful what you wish for, because you may get more than you bargained for.
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"she has been on both sides of this issue."
She sure has. That means she for it, but wants labor support. (people ringing doorbells at 7AM), as opposed to just labor votes. People see thru that
AFL-CIO Pres. Richard Trumka Says Unions Will Only Passively Support Clinton Because Of TPP
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