Strawberry fields forever needing more laborers, even at $17 hour
Some people who advocate for tighter controls on immigration say that the measures are necessary in order to protect jobs for American citizens. However, it is not always the case that Americans want those jobs—no matter the wage. But what does that say about our national work ethic?… Read More
Ohio to focus on international students
As part of Ohio’s effort to position the state as a premier destination for international students, Lt. Governor Mary Taylor and Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor John Carey kicked off a new Global Reach to Engage Academic Talent (GREAT) Initiative Wednesday. Many officials of Ohio higher education were present… Read More
Ten-Year Decline in U.S. Farm Labor Has Cost U.S. Economy $3.1B Annually in Crop Production, Report Shows
CONTACT Sarah Doolin, New American Economy, [email protected] Between 2002 and 2012, the number of new field and crop workers immigrating to the United States fell by roughly 75 percent. New York—At a time when more Americans are trying to eat fresh and locally grown produce, farmers… Read More
On U.S. Farms, Fewer Hands for the Harvest
Last year, about a quarter of Biringer Farm’s strawberries and raspberries rotted in the field because it couldn’t find enough workers. Samantha Bond was determined not to let that happen again. Early this year, Ms. Bond, human resources manager for the 35-acre farm in Arlington, Wash., offered 20% raises to the most… Read More
Ohio Initiative to Attract International Students Would Generate Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Economic Impact, Create Thousands of Jobs
CONTACT Sarah Doolin, New American Economy, [email protected] Increasing Share of International Students in Ohio Would Add As Much As $835 Million to State’s Economy, Support 11,500 Jobs State of Ohio First to Launch International Student Attraction and Retention Effort Through Legislation Columbus, OH –… Read More
Cleveland Taxis Broadcast Immigration Ads
The Cleveland area is getting inundated with political rhetoric and ads timed to run coincide with Thursday’s Republican debate. Promoted posts on Twitter, Facebook videos, pre-rolls, protesters and placards — the debate has spilled into seemingly every street and glowing screen and even into taxicabs. The… Read More
Global Detroit Welcomes 105 New Americans
This past June marked the second celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, a month dedicated to sharing stories celebrating the diversity and shared heritage that make America. We’re a country built by immigrants, and one of our greatest strengths lies in the new people we welcome every year. Global Detroit chose… Read More
How immigrants help health reform succeed
Medicare turns 50 today, which has provided an opportunity for all manner of retrospectives and speculation about what the future holds. The Partnership for a New American Economy is publicizing one of my favorite arguments: that immigrants are a key reason that Medicare is still solvent. Their 2014 study (Staying Covered:… Read More
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Medicare at Fifty and the Near $200-Billion Surplus from Immigrant Contributions
CONTACT Sarah Doolin, New American Economy, [email protected] NAE Announces a Two-Month Campaign on Immigration and the United States Healthcare System New York, NY — With tomorrow being the 50th anniversary of Medicare, the New American Economy (NAE) has released a new video ad that… Read More
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