A new report finds more native-born Americans are dropping out of the labor force, while foreign-born workers continue to fill jobs.
Key Facts:
– The share of working-age U.S.-born men not in the labor force jumped from 11.3% in 1960 to 22.1% in 2024.
– The total number of working-age U.S.-born men and women not working or job-hunting reached 43 million as of April 2024.
– Over the same period, immigrant men in the labor force grew by 14.1 million, while native-born men leaving the workforce grew by 13.2 million.
– The Heritage Foundation reports net job growth over the last year went entirely to foreign-born workers, leaving 1.1 million fewer employed native-born Americans.
– The Biden administration saw the highest net immigration numbers in U.S. history, with over half related to illegal immigration.
The Rest of The Story:
The Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) warns that increased immigration may overshadow a growing problem of American-born men stepping away from work.
They caution that ignoring homegrown labor shortages contributes to social ills such as overdose deaths and welfare dependency.
Some argue that policymakers should focus more on helping unemployed Americans get back to work rather than relying heavily on immigrant labor.
Something doesn't add up here:
Downward economic data revisions have become the new normal.
So far, US industrial production data has been revised down in 9 out of the last 10 months.
Meanwhile, Job openings have been revised downward in 15 out of the last 20 months.
As for… pic.twitter.com/ldU7NGqXwd
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) November 25, 2024
Commentary:
This trend is deeply concerning and needs to be turned around.
The well-being of U.S.-born citizens should take precedence over the influx of illegal immigrants who also seek employment.
Policymakers, business leaders, and communities must invest in training, career development, and incentives that help American workers regain their footing.
Prioritizing citizens does not have to exclude lawful immigration, but it should ensure that American men have clear pathways to meaningful work before importing additional labor.
The Bottom Line:
American men are leaving the workforce in large numbers, leaving foreign-born workers to pick up the slack.
READ NEXT: DNC Fundraising ‘Powerhouse’ Exits The Democratic Party, ‘Like Leaving a Cult’
This data calls for a clear re-evaluation of labor and immigration priorities.