LA Raids Rattle California Homebuilding Industry, Where 41% of Workforce Are Immigrants

LA raids rattle California homebuilding industry, where 41% of workforce are immigrants

California’s homebuilding industry is growing jittery over Southern California’s immigration raids and what they might mean to an industry already facing labor shortages. The state is home to 1.8 million undocumented workers, the highest concentration in the U.S.  Roughly 41% of the construction workforce is foreign-born and employed in homebuilding. Also see: LA wildfire rebuilding faces construction worker shortage Multiple homebuilders with p…

Immigration raids could 'devastate' construction in the United States, says industry leader

The CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council says removing construction laborers who don't have legal status would put homebuilding projects and critical infrastructure at risk.

How the federal immigration raids could disrupt California's economy

The crackdown could come at a price for industries across Los Angeles and California that have become increasingly dependent on immigrants, whether they are here legally or not.

Federal Raids Threaten California Businesses as Immigrant Workers Vanish From Job Sites

Federal immigration enforcement actions are rattling California’s economy. Foreign-born workers hold one-third of all jobs, and their absence is causing labor shortages and economic disruptions across multiple industries, according to the Los Angeles Times. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have targeted Los Angeles-area Home Depot locations where day laborers gather, sending shockwaves through sectors dependent on immigrant labor. “The…