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Apr 30, 2021

It could take quite a while for the labor market to recover from COVID

The economy is recovering in a big way, but jobs in the U.S. are nowhere near pre-pandemic levels. Plus, how New York businesses are getting ready to reopen, and the U.S. is trying to reclaim its rare-earth mantle.

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Many jobs often done by undocumented immigrants, such as construction and food service, were cut back during the pandemic.
Many jobs often done by undocumented immigrants, such as construction and food service, were cut back during the pandemic.
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