To address a severe labor shortage exacerbated by the war in Ukraine and declining birth rates, Russia has reportedly received approximately 15,000 North Korean workers. These workers, many entering on student visas, are primarily employed in Russia’s Far East, valued for their willingness to accept low wages and long hours. This influx violates UN Security Council resolutions prohibiting the use of North Korean migrant labor, highlighting the deepening economic ties between Russia and North Korea. The deployment further underscores the significant impact of the Ukraine conflict on Russia’s workforce.
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Florida’s Republican-led legislature is considering a bill allowing 14-year-olds to work overnight shifts, driven by labor shortages exacerbated by anti-immigration policies. This follows a trend across several red states weakening child labor laws, ostensibly to address labor shortfalls but potentially exploiting vulnerable youth. The bill eliminates existing time restrictions for homeschooled or virtually schooled children, despite rising child labor violations in the state. Critics argue this action prioritizes business interests over child safety and reverses decades of protections.
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It’s a strange thing, isn’t it? People complain about rising grocery prices, but then turn around and vote for policies that are practically guaranteed to make those prices even higher. It’s like they’re choosing to get slapped in the face with a giant, inflated grocery bill.
Think about it: a significant portion of our food production relies on undocumented workers. They pick our fruits and vegetables, process our meat, and keep our shelves stocked. They do this for low wages, often in difficult and dangerous conditions, simply because they need the work. Now imagine what happens when you remove those workers from the equation.… Continue reading
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Matt Underwood