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Business groups optimistic Congress could finally strike a deal on immigration

Business groups optimistic Congress could finally strike a deal on immigration

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WASHINGTON — Some of Washington’s biggest business groups are making a last-ditch push to get Congress to pass immigration legislation before the end of the year and are optimistic that a bipartisan deal could be in place. Companies in a variety of sectors, from agriculture to technology, have long called on Congress to make changes …

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Secretary of Labor: US immigration system is 'a threat to our economy'

Secretary of Labor: US immigration system is ‘a threat to our economy’

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While that may be unlikely in a politically divided Washington, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh said immigration reform is what lawmakers should be top of mind after Friday’s November jobs report was showed stronger results than expected, but a persistent skills gap. Friday’s report showed growth in overall employment levels as well as average hourly earnings …

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US Labor chief says bad immigration policy is 'biggest threat' to economy

US Labor chief says bad immigration policy is ‘biggest threat’ to economy

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Labor Secretary Marty Walsh reacts to the November jobs report and discusses other factors influencing the 2023 economic outlook. On the heels of November’s jobs report, Labor Secretary Marty Walsh warned of the “greatest threat to America’s economy.” “I think the biggest threat to our economy is that we don’t have a good, strong immigration …

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Bank of Canada Governor talks about using immigration to balance the national labor market

Bank of Canada Governor talks about using immigration to balance the national labor market

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Posted Nov 23, 2022 8:00 AM EST In two recent speeches on November 10 and 14, Bank of Canada (BoC) Governor Tiff Macklem explained to participants and the media that immigration could be the key to ensuring labor market stability and correcting the course of inflation. His speeches addressed “the future of workers and jobs” …

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CBI urges Jeremy Hunt to ease immigration rules to ease UK staff shortages

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Britain’s leading business lobby group has urged Jeremy Hunt to use this week’s autumn statement to shake up immigration rules to support businesses struggling with chronic staff shortages and a looming recession. The head of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said on Thursday urgent action was required from the Chancellor to support the economy, …

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