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Can A Controversial Immigration Program Fix U.S. Manufacturing?

There's a frustrating paradox in the U.S. labor market when it comes to manufacturing jobs. Thousands of factory workers have lost their jobs, yet there are manufacturing companies which can't find workers for their open positions.

There's a frustrating paradox in the U.S. labor market when it comes to manufacturing jobs. Thousands of factory workers have lost their jobs, yet there are manufacturing companies which can't find workers for their open positions.

Mitch Free, founder of mfg.com, explains the industry's labor struggle.