Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

bigtree

(92,415 posts)
15. they're workers, not criminals
Sun Sep 7, 2025, 11:07 AM
Sunday

...Americans know the difference, but pretend otherwise for foreigners because our government criminalizes work.

And it's weird, becaise mostly republican governors and republican legislators eager to cut off unemployment funds just a few years back were making such a fuss about not being able to fill these kinds of jobs.

Now I guess we're going to pretend Georgia residents are going to step into these positions.

Georgia Struggles To Fill Job Openings: What You Need To Know

The Gist: Based on new data provided by WalletHub, Georgia ranks 4th in the country with a job openings rate of 6.60% in the latest month and 7.28% in the past 12 months. This news means that residents of Georgia are struggling to fill job openings, which is affecting the economy.

Georgia Job Opening Rates By The Numbers:

Latest month: 6.60%
Past 12 months: 7.28%
Overall rank: 4th

https://thegeorgiasun.com/business-economy/georgia-struggles-to-fill-job-openings-what-you-need-to-know/




The Labor Shortage in Georgia in 2025: Causes, Economic Impact, and Solutions for Employers


Georgia employers are experiencing difficulties in filling entry-level positions despite a low unemployment rate of 3.7% in December 2024. The shortage is particularly challenging in industries like logistics, food processing, hospitality, and construction in Atlanta and Savannah. Factors contributing to this shortage include a growing number of retirees and an aging workforce in the state.


In industries such as logistics, food processing, hospitality, and construction, the shortage is especially painful. Businesses in Atlanta and Savannah are finding it increasingly difficult to staff roles that are essential to their day-to-day operations.
https://eb3.work/the-labor-shortage-in-georgia-in-2025-causes-economic-impact-and-solutions-for-employers/

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

The laws of unintended consequences? An inability see beyond his nose? The notion all things happen in a vacuum? marble falls Saturday #1
Drump and his thuglican trash live in a Bizarro World...Down is Up and Right is Left... wcmagumba Saturday #2
He's still mad that they didn't give him his fake votes newdeal2 Saturday #3
The claim is those workers were in the US on visitor/tourist visas, not work visas Fiendish Thingy Saturday #4
I dont believe it for a second drray23 Saturday #6
Funny thing is... Fiendish Thingy Sunday #11
they're workers, not criminals bigtree Sunday #15
What kind of jobs are going unfilled in GA? Fiendish Thingy Sunday #17
you believe they were 'wrong' bigtree Sunday #18
I don't consider them criminals deserving incarceration Fiendish Thingy Sunday #20
are you sure they 'circumvented U.S. laws?' bigtree Sunday #24
You're the one making the assertions Fiendish Thingy Sunday #26
if you're arguing that's what's happening here you're just plain wrong bigtree Sunday #28
You're right - Hyundai should have been able to bring over workers to train the US crew Fiendish Thingy Sunday #30
From what I've read this am, it does appear they didn't have "worker visas." harumph Sunday #22
And my guess is the Trump administration is counting those 475 jobs taken by Koreans Fiendish Thingy Sunday #23
$350 billion in promised investments bigtree Sunday #25
we used to value these workers bigtree Saturday #8
I wonder if they were on the visa waiver program Retrograde Sunday #29
Clearly there is more to the story that we don't yet know Fiendish Thingy Sunday #31
Dunno - I think it was the official way Retrograde Monday #33
Trump himself is acknowlegding this bigtree Monday #35
Yep. Donald Trump has declared war on the country over which he presides. tanyev Saturday #5
For his puppeteer Putin. Cha Sunday #27
Retaliation against MTG Blue Full Moon Saturday #7
and Kemp bigtree Saturday #9
so they're getting sent home bigtree Sunday #10
Don't worry! Hyundai is on the case! Heidi Sunday #12
like every business operating under this fascist regime bigtree Sunday #13
I guess there are plenty of foxes to go around. Heidi Sunday #14
This message was self-deleted by its author bigtree Sunday #16
Kim Jong Il died in 2011. Celerity Sunday #19
trumpy hoping for another love letter. republianmushroom Sunday #21
Jong il is six feet under. Jong un is the current leader of the hermit kingdom. Jacson6 Sunday #32
who cares what his name is? bigtree Monday #34
For those who think Hyundai broke the rules mainer Monday #36
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»What are we doing appeasi...»Reply #15