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How rising wages for construction workers are shifting the foundations of the housing market
How rising wages for construction workers are shifting the foundations of the housing market Rising wages for construction workers are significantly impacting the housing market, with median home prices now over five times the median American’s income. The largest wage gains have been seen in unskilled roles, such as laborers and site preparation workers, which […]
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Providing farmworkers with health insurance is worth it for their employers − new research
Providing farmworkers with health insurance is worth it for their employers − new research Farmworkers who receive health insurance through their employers earn higher profits for their employers, even after accounting for the cost of coverage. Providing health insurance to farmworkers can lead to increased productivity and higher earnings for workers, with a potential annual […]
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Pennsylvania’s mushroom industry faces urgent labor shortage − and latest immigration policies will likely make it worse
Pennsylvania’s mushroom industry faces urgent labor shortage − and latest immigration policies will likely make it worse Pennsylvania's mushroom farmers have been struggling for decades to recruit and retain workers. John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images “I had never worked with mushrooms before,” Luis said, reflecting on his time in Chester County’s mushroom industry. “But my […]
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