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In reply to the discussion: What are we doing appeasing North Korea while threatening Georgia's economy? [View all]bigtree
(92,415 posts)15. they're workers, not criminals
...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 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/
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What are we doing appeasing North Korea while threatening Georgia's economy? [View all]
bigtree
Saturday
OP
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
The claim is those workers were in the US on visitor/tourist visas, not work visas
Fiendish Thingy
Saturday
#4
You're right - Hyundai should have been able to bring over workers to train the US crew
Fiendish Thingy
Sunday
#30
And my guess is the Trump administration is counting those 475 jobs taken by Koreans
Fiendish Thingy
Sunday
#23