Quote Originally Posted by Guisslapp View Post

Obviously we have already seen a significant growth in automation in farming and manufacturing. The classic story of needing fewer machinist jobs because with CNC machining, one “machinist” can with the assistance of software and robots do the job of more than 10 at lower cost and more profit is playing out gradually in every industry and with all jobs. Great news for the capitalist that owns the means of production, but not so great for the “hard worker” that relies solely on his labor.
Not sure what your "data" shows, but in the real world of agriculture automation changed the labor situation back in the 80s and 90s. That labor force has been stagnant for years other than some new jobs brought about by the demand for organic and the like.

It was never about machinist jobs, it was about moving those type jobs to cheap labor in other countries instead of using US automation and non-union labor. NAFTA was a HORRIBLE deal and you know it.