IMMIGRANT LABOR & THE US ECONOMY: WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY’RE GONE?

IMMIGRANT LABOR & THE US ECONOMY: WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY’RE GONE? #america #usa #immigration

The Backbone of the Workforce • Census data shows 8.3% of U.S. workers are foreign-born noncitizens. • Key industries heavily depend on immigrant labor: o Agriculture: Nearly 86% of farmworkers are foreign-born, with 40–45% undocumented. o Construction: About 34% of workers are immigrants. o Food services: Millions of restaurant, hospitality, and eldercare jobs are filled by immigrants. • B-roll: farmers in fields, construction workers on scaffolding, busy restaurant kitchens. Impact of Immigration Raids • Agriculture: o Workers are staying home out of fear. o In California, crop losses could reach $3–7 billion and grocery prices could jump 5–12%. o Nationally, raids threaten up to 40% of farm labor. • Construction: o Labor shortages lead to project delays, rising housing costs, and stalled infrastructure projects. • Food Service & Hospitality: o Many businesses report 20% sales drops because both workers and immigrant customers are staying away. Suggested footage: news clips of ICE raids, empty farm fields, closed restaurant signs. The Bigger Economic Picture • If immigrant labor collapses: o California alone could lose up to $275 billion annually. o U.S. GDP growth could slow, inflation could rise, and industries like logistics and healthcare would feel ripple effects. • Narration idea: “This isn’t just about workers—it’s about food on our tables, homes we live in, and the services we rely on every day.” Human Side of the Story • Many immigrant workers take jobs that U.S. citizens often avoid due to low pay, tough conditions, or seasonal demand. • Their absence would mean not just economic pain, but also social consequences: fewer caregivers, fewer construction crews, and fewer people keeping small businesses alive. Suggested clip: interviews, humanizing shots of families, farmworkers, restaurant staff.

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