3.7.2007
Construction Jobs Expand for Latinos Despite Slump in Housing Market
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Hispanic workers landed two out of every three new construction jobs in 2006, benefiting from strong employment growth in the industry even as the housing market endured a year-long slump.
The construction industry continues to be a key source of jobs for Hispanics and especially for those who are foreign born. The vast majority of new construction jobs in 2006 were filled by foreign-born Latinos, many of them recently arrived.
Other Resources
September 27, 2006: Latino Labor Report 2006: Strong Gains in Employment, Pew Hispanic Center
August 10, 2006: Growth in the Foreign-Born Workforce and Employment of the Native Born, Pew Hispanic Center
April 13, 2006: The Labor Force Status of Short-Term Unauthorized Workers, Pew Hispanic Center
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