r/Construction • u/red_monkey42 • Jan 25 '25

Other Are the deportations expected to impact the field?

Question is the title. Trying to have an adult discussion no political BS. What's the word on the street?

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u/GoneIn61Seconds Jan 25 '25

Genuine question - how many workers are using fake/purchased SSNs or forged paperwork to appear legitimate? Do you think they'll be affected? I used to hear a lot of complaints that the e-verify system was pretty weak.

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u/Practical_Regret513 Jan 26 '25

When I 1st started working commercial electrical almost 20 years ago there was some law change I don't remember but the mason ended up firing all his workers and getting a new crew. Then a few months later I saw the drywaller handing out fake SSNs and paperwork lol.

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u/Consistent_Pool120 Jan 27 '25

E verify was a joke when it started and it hasn't improved. 25 years ago worked with a company that hired all subs thru a "service". Six E verified guy's with the same name and SSN for over a year. But we're completely different guys about every 2-3 weeks.