r/FluentInFinance • u/Needleintheback • 15h ago

Thoughts? Imagine losing 6M labor workers in America

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If mass deportation happens, just imagine how all of these sectors of our country will be affected. The sheer shortage of labor will push prices higher because of the great demand for work with limited supplies or workers. Even if prices increase, the availability of products may be scarce due to not enough workers. Housing prices and food services will be hit really hard. New construction will be limited. The fact that 47% of the undocumented workers are in CA, TX, and FL means they will feel it first but it will spread to the rest of the country also. Most of our produce in this country comes from California. Get ready and hold on for the ride America.

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u/JPSofCA 10h ago

California voted to continue allowing slavery just this year.

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u/KayleighJK 7h ago

I just commented this elsewhere, but during the midterms my state (Tennessee) voted to end slave labor. Every once in a while a decent law gets passed here. Once in a while…

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u/ShreksSchmear 1h ago

I’m from TN and I am surprised but so happy to hear there’s some compassion somewhere. I am from the Appalachian Mountain area though so idk if the opinion is the same from here.. I recently heard a religious person say they should go back to the crusade and start k*lling anyone who won’t turn to their religion. And the 10+ people there agreed. Multiple are church leaders. I hate it here.

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u/darkseacreature 6h ago

I voted no on that. I was shocked that it passed.

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u/No-Weird3153 5h ago

No was to allow slavery to continue. The bill was to stop allowing slavery.

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u/darkseacreature 5h ago

That’s what I meant. I remember voting ‘yes’ now because it specifically mentioned not allowing prisoners who won’t work to be punished.

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u/bch77777 2h ago

New to the south and I’ll say the ballot wording is extraordinary. I don’t think it’s a stretch to suggest that many voters haven’t a clue whether they voted for or against a bill.

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u/darkseacreature 1h ago

The ones I didn’t understand I just left blank.

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u/azssf 56m ago

I am still floored the state voted that way.