It has been argued that immigration creates an unfair environment for natives in terms of employment and wages. However, this statement is not entirely true because of the diverse nature of the issue. Immigrant workers are oftentimes employed in the sphere of manual labor due to the language barrier or lack of education (Edo, 2019). The primary advantage that the natives have over the immigrant is their language prowess and advanced knowledge of their culture. Therefore, even in the realms where manual labor is concerned, there is a certain circumstance favored towards the natives.
The main argument used to support the rhetoric of the unfair employment sphere created by immigration is that immigrants have more ample specific skills. The principle of a fair market is that workers with higher skills deserve better jobs, so it is wrong to say that the market created by these circumstances is unfair. In addition, the natives’ inherent skill sets allow them to gain promotion over immigrants, which establishes a certain balance of skill and capability. In the long term, immigration supports innovation since it employs more skilled workers (Edo, 2019). The main driving force behind a given market is development and progress. These aspects add to the increase in business scale, which, in turn, creates more job opportunities for workers of various backgrounds and skill sets.
In conclusion, immigration does not pose a significant threat to natives’ employment positions. The use of more skilled powers, no matter which background, propels innovation which generates more business and work opportunities. The natives’ inherent language and cultural prowess allow them to obtain employment in spheres that are closed to immigrants. In addition, the principle of fair market demands that each worker is employed according to their skills.
Reference
Edo, A. (2019). The impact of immigration on the labor market. Journal of Economic Surveys, 33(3), 922–948.