Whoa – California is planning to hire illegal immigrants to rebuild Hollywood? Construction unions probably won't be about that . . .

Photo above - does anyone here know how to install a 220 volt Level-2 EV charger? Even a little? Estupendo! Estás contratado . . .

In many blue cities – and states – there are a BUNCH of laws requiring contractors to use union labor for construction work. And almost everything else. (Full disclosure – Teamsters charges came in at triple the original estimate for a NYC job my employer did. We never booked a job in New York again).

Now California is raising its hand. Apparently they want to change the rules. Immigrants are first in line for the rebuilding jobs. Because it has to be done fast, and cheap? (We’re talking 12,000 mostly luxury homes/McMansions here). And it's not just in the link below. CNN did a 15 minute deep dive on this at 8am. The rebuilding of Tinseltown may be delayed if deportations aren't stopped!

I’m certainly there are possibly some illegal immigrants who have bonafide credentials as electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, structural engineers. But mostly not. That’s what the USA has training, apprenticeships and credentials for. Raise your hand if you want your oceanfront home built by someone who's a beginner with pipe wrenches and voltmeters. Okay then, let’s move on.

The solution of course IS to hire people with credentials. Or who pass the licensing test before the job starts. And to continue deportation proceedings on those with outstanding felony warrants and stolen identities. That SHOULD satisfy everyone, right? But it probably will only further inflame the advocates for unlimited, unquestioned immigration.

I’m just sayin’ . . .

From LA Wildfires to Hurricanes, Immigrants Help Rebuild After Disasters. Some May Face Deportation

TexChik · F

I think Trump should declare martial law there and put people in power to ensure that people are more important than fish, that the people have ample water, adequate protection from fires through fire prevention, and working hydrants in every neighborhood. The tent cities should be moved, and human feces should never be piling up on city streets. The current government in the state of California is incompetent and unable to carry out its duties, the most important of which is to protect its citizenry.

jehova · 31-35, M

In the face of shrinking supply of skilled labor. Often we just need basic laborers to work. If "native born" workers are not available, but contractors have signed work agreements to start to build repair or reconstruct. The jobs\positions are open but no american is filling\ or applying to fill the vacancy.
As such to move this process along the people that show up to do the job get hired. The offer doesnt promote hiring only immigrants but if "citizens" arent turning up to work they obviously cannot be hired. Supply and demand.
The new recruits can join labor unions. For now they are willing to work, in an emergency situation. Apparently Americans are not.

Avectoijesuismoi · 31-35

I have a radical solution to the lack of basic labourer issue, what about utilizing all those that are currently in prisons, get them to do some of the basics they are already being kept by the citizens, you might even find some skilled labour in there

Not talking about sex offenders/murders in that though they can stay locked up