High demand

Maria Lule is a Construction Safety Officer and has been in the construction industry for more than 10 years (Photo by Natalia Buendia Calvillo).

How undocumented construction workers in B.C. put their health at risk

Some workers have to turn to physiotherapists, dentists and even veterinarians

  • Oct 11, 2018

 

This photo is for illustrative purposes only and it does not imply that the construction scene or workers shown are breaking any law or breaching work permit regulations (Photo by Natalia Buendia Calvillo).

High demand: Hiring undocumented B.C. construction workers even hurts those who obey rules

Consequences of hiring workers illegally exceed risks taken by workers and companies that hire them

  • Oct 11, 2018

 

VIDEO: Low wages, crowded homes for B.C.’s foreign undocumented construction workers

VIDEO: Low wages, crowded homes for B.C.’s foreign undocumented construction workers

Illegal construction workers say they will ensure unfair conditions to stay longer in Canada

  • Oct 10, 2018

 

High demand: A look into how undocumented foreign workers fill B.C.’s construction jobs

High demand: A look into how undocumented foreign workers fill B.C.’s construction jobs

This series highlights the challenges that undocumented construction workers face.

  • Oct 9, 2018
High demand: A look into how undocumented foreign workers fill B.C.’s construction jobs