Many took jobs in foreign countries, usually at lower wages, or left the trade.

Some companies, however, cannot get enough workers even at higher wages.

Why should we now believe that more of the same will provide us all jobs at living wages?

Many have parents who are in their lives and working, but at wages that cannot meet the cost of living.

The company is adding 230 workers by March at wages of about $11 an hour.

They will get their workforce to do more work at lower wages.

Consider an 18-year-old who has just started working full time at minimum wage.

"You could make more money getting a job at minimum wage."

However, the people of Europe need good jobs at wages which will allow them to live with dignity.

The company wants to reduce health benefits and to be able to hire new workers at lower wages.