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Immigrants on the Frontlines: The Crisis in Elderly Care Jobs
TL;DR
The immigrant workforce supporting the elderly in the U.S. is facing unprecedented job losses due to sweeping immigration raids. Industry leaders are urgently calling for government intervention to safeguard these essential roles.
- Immigrants make up a significant portion of caregivers for the elderly.
- Recent policies have led to job losses and uncertainty in the sector.
- Industry leaders are pleading for relief from immigration raids.
- Conflicting messages from the government are confusing and damaging businesses.
- Such policies threaten the well-being of the elderly population who rely on these caregivers.
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