But then again it is rather interdependent. Why would they want to pay more if they get enough people knocking on their door.

In other words for everyone saying "hell no" there is another that say "ok, i have no choice, i'll take it" well the business moves on.

I have also heard some East Europeans (Polish for ex) drivers come here (not sure on what kind of visa) and they are willing to work for much less, then send money home. Same patterns as farm workers from Latin America working here.