Why Immigration Reform Matters to Local Communities
Some stark numbers illustrate the workforce shortage employers face in every region across all industries. In May there were 9.3 million workers unemployed and 9.2 million job openings. As the number of unemployed closes in on the number of job openings, employers will have to look beyond the native workforce. May’s Worker Availability Ratio–the ratio of available workers to job openings–was 1.2, similar to what it was before the pandemic. The U.S. can’t meet demand for seas...
Source: uschamber.com