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> Isn't cheaper labor the main reason for migrant workers? I’m pretty sure the perception of a better quality of life is the main reason for migrant workers. I
by User23 3y ago
> Isn't cheaper labor the main reason for migrant workers?
I’m pretty sure the perception of a better quality of life is the main reason for migrant workers. I’ve never heard an H-1B say the reason they migrated is to drive down wages.
That’s not to say that employers don’t enjoy depressing the workers’ share of profits, but since migration to the USA is currently voluntary the desires of employers cannot be the main reason.
- RandallBrown 3y agoI think they meant "Isn't cheaper labor the main reason to hire migrant workers?"
- nothercastle 3y agoThey also work harder and put up with shit labor practices but in a nutshell yes
- User23 3y agoOn the flip side I personally know a small business owner who got fined thousands by the feds for slightly overpaying his legal migrant workers. So failing to be properly exploitative is also illegal.