The Crisis of Care Work: Trump Policies Worsen Shortage
The article analyzes the deepening crisis in care work in the United States, driven by an aging population, low wages, and Trump administration policies. Care workers, many from Haiti, Mexico, the Philippines, and other nations, face wages starting at $20/hour or less, leading to shortages in nursing homes, hospice, and home care. The Trump administration's budget cuts threaten Medicaid and Medicare funding, while mass deportations and the systematic ending of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over a million people—including Haitians, Venezuelans, and Salvadorans—further reduce the care workforce. ICE intimidation causes even legal immigrants to avoid work. Union efforts, such as SEIU's organizing in Massachusetts, have had limited success. The piece argues that these policies exacerbate an already critical shortage of compassionate care workers.
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