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Workers wanted in US construction

Workers wanted in US construction

Workers wanted in US construction

FT News in Focus · Financial Times

February 9, 20164m 28s

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Construction companies across the US are struggling to find enough workers to keep up with demand, due in large part to a dearth of Mexican immigrants who do much of the heavy lifting in construction trades. Gary Silverman sits down for lunch with three Mexican immigrants in Dallas, Texas who have found work in the local roofing business. Go to ft.com/bigread for the full story.

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