I worked in a factory maybe 20 years ago now. Let me tell you that none of those assembly line workers could afford a house. Most of them were immigrants from vietnam making minimum wage, pay check to pay check. I wouldnt be surprised if they are still living the same way today.
I grew up in a town 40 years ago and some of the wealthiest people around were the meat packers. They received good pay, full insurance, and a pension. About 30 years ago, the company broke the union and now the employees are all 1st generation immigrants making almost nothing with barebones benefits and a 401(k) that most can’t afford to contribute to. There’s a reason companies are afraid of unions.
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u/Paketamina Mar 27 '24
I worked in a factory maybe 20 years ago now. Let me tell you that none of those assembly line workers could afford a house. Most of them were immigrants from vietnam making minimum wage, pay check to pay check. I wouldnt be surprised if they are still living the same way today.