South Texas Builders Association Calls for Workforce Solutions at Immigration Forum
· Texas Border Business
The South Texas Builders Association hosted a forum in Edinburg, Texas, addressing workforce shortages, housing affordability, and immigration reform. Attendees included business leaders, elected officials, and immigration advocates, who emphasized the need for bipartisan solutions in the construction industry. STBA CEO Mario Guerrero highlighted the challenges builders face in finding a legal workforce. Representatives Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar discussed legislative efforts, including the Safe American Workforce Act and H-2B visa expansion. The event also announced the South Texas Builders Initiative, aimed at creating accredited construction training programs. Community engagement and voting were encouraged throughout the forum.
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