US job market's lingering weak spot: Stagnant pay

[Tom Joad]

Originally Posted by bobabode

No, it will always factor into wages. I seriously doubt that it is a major factor behind stagnant wages though.

It isn't.

But dark skinned people are a favorite scapegoat of the right wingers.

[donquixote99]

Got that right.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

But moreso at different times.

I would be interested in seeing some data and would keep an open mind. Whatcha got?

[Dondilion]

Well, well the massive inflow of Hispanic immigrants has not significantly affected construction wages?

[donquixote99]

Effect will vary in various markets at various times, but I'll be surprised if the offshoring doesn't DWARF any immigrant effects, when you look at the overall picture.

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

Well, well the massive inflow of Hispanic immigrants has not significantly affected construction wages?

As soon as they're trained, licensed and following the code regulations they charge the going rate hereabouts. Dat's bidness. If anything they are taken advantage of in my experience and opinion.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by Dondilion

Well, well the massive inflow of Hispanic immigrants has not significantly affected construction wages?

The funny part is that the construction companies have not lowered house prices as a result, in fact they raised them.

[Tom Joad]

Originally Posted by merrylander

The funny part is that the construction companies have not lowered house prices as a result, in fact they raised them.

What is that fucking garbage they are using as siding and roofing material these days?

It looks like some kind of particle board.

[merrylander]

Originally Posted by Tom Joad

What is that fucking garbage they are using as siding and roofing material these days?

It looks like some kind of particle board.

OSB Oriented Strand Board

[Tom Joad]

Originally Posted by merrylander

OSB Oriented Strand Board

Yeah, it looks real durable.