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Cheap labor is good for the economy and the laborer. If the cost to hire remains low, i.e. the minimum wage remains low, businesses will increase yield, and by this, increase profits, grow, and likely add more employees to its roster. A distinction, however, should be made when the word "cheap" is used, because if it means undocumented workers subject to exploitation and abuse outside the law with their income not properly accounted for or taxed, then it's morally unacceptable. On the contrary, if the person being hired is a citizen, though is unskilled, untrained, and uneducated, it gives them an opportunity to learn the job, have a sense of purpose, make money, and eventually work up the rankings.
Furthermore, as mentioned earlier, cheap labor allows for good to be produced at a lower cost. When goods are cheaper to manufacture, more will be available for people to purchase. If more people are buying, and less money is being wasted on labor, companies will profit, and therefore encourage employers to hire more. As companies hire more, less strain and emphasis will be placed on the government to provide, such as social welfare and food stamps, hence there's no excuse to depend on the government programs. Since job availability it widespread and more beneficial than staying at home - anyone who wants a job can have one.
Hope this gives you an idea, not sure if it's long enough though since nothing was specified.
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