This will be great for Bush's Guest Worker program. Not enough Americans will want those jobs at what the contractors are willing to pay, so bring them in from Mexico.
***...."I think it's a great idea," said Randy Magdaleno, chairman of the Hispanic Contractors Association of Houston, who was pleased with the president's order.
"It's less paperwork," said Magdaleno, who is also president of Frontier Contractors and is thinking of going to Louisiana to bid on some of the work. "People can actually get to work." ........***
President Fox said..."The reconstruction of that city [New Orleans] and of that region is going to require a lot of labor. And if there is anything Mexicans are good at, it is construction."
Feds Relax Hiring Rules For Storm Vicitims Who Lost Documentation - employers can simply state a potential worker was unable to provide documents because of the hurricane, according to a Homeland Security spokesperson. The policy is being implemented nationwide and subject to review in 45 days. Thread
Migrants working in Biloxi - As Biloxi rises from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, it is doing much of it on the backs of undocumented foreign workers. Some are starting to suggest that their contributions are worth at least a temporary visa. - Thread
"...many of the construction workers will end up at public health facilities when they get sick or injured."
Since many will be illegals, they'll be on the public dole anyhow when it comes to health insurance. We may as well save some money on the front end.
This would be a perfect opportunity for some lawyer to send in some folks for jobs with these construction companies that hire illegals.
If turned away for a job, sue them.