For millions of people, even one day of lost work and wages triggers financial fear and insecurity.

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Labour unions fear a downward drive in wages, while some of the more right-wing Republicans argue only for tougher border security.

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This, in theory, eliminates each cleaning company's fear of being undercut by competitors if it allows higher wages.

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Unions are hardly for open borders given their misbegotten fear that the arrival of the ambitious will push down wages.

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