Immigrant Workers and the Economy

The residential construction industry provides well-paying jobs with hourly salaries well above the minimum wage – a fact that refutes the allegation that builders hire immigrants as a source of cheap labor. Foreign-born workers account for about 20% of the construction industry workforce and, in many markets, the percentage is much higher. The articles and data in this section will help you understand the vital role immigrant workers play in the U.S. economy.

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This article uses the 2004 American Community Survey (ACS) to analyze where workers come from. It considers immigrants and regional differences in worker origin. The article finds that the percentage of immigrants from the Americas, particularly Mexico, in construction is rising, highlighting the …
12/2/2005
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