Immigration and Labor: Navigating Complexities

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between immigration policy and its economic implications for American workers, particularly focusing on low-wage migration and Mexican immigrants. It critiques the Republican Party's proclaimed pro-worker stance in relation to labor rights and union support, while also examining the role of the National Labor Relations Board in promoting worker organization. The discussion highlights how fear and scapegoating arise from economic anxieties, alongside a broader perspective on manufacturing's role and the labor movement's aims to uplift the working class.