Mass deportation could gut the sector, as to fill the jobs by American citizens will likely involve them taking a cut in wages, from the mid $20s per hour to the mid $10s per hour. Many immigrant-filled jobs are not automatable — at least for now. The hospitality sector includes hotels, restaurants, and bars. This sector is very dependent on immigrant labor. The following figures come from 2020 Census analysis. The Census focuses on full time, year-round employment. Industry associations most likely include part-time or casual workers, thus showing larger counts. I use the Census figures because, while they leave … Continue reading Big impact of mass deportation in the hospitality sector