Construction sector warns of crisis due to mass deportations of Haitian workers

Santo Domingo.- The mass deportations of undocumented Haitians are raising alarms in the construction sector, as the Dominican Confederation of Micro, Small, and Medium Construction Companies (Copymecon) warns of a potential halt in operations. According to Elíseo Christopher, president of Copymecon, the industry heavily depends on Haitian labor, and if this workforce is lost, construction activities could come to a standstill.

Christopher argues that Haitian workers play a vital role in the country’s economic policies, making the government’s strict deportation measures a serious threat to the sector. He also criticizes the abruptness of these actions, suggesting that authorities should approach the issue with more caution.

The impact is already visible, with many Haitian workers refraining from reporting to job sites due to fear of being detained. Currently, over 90% of construction labor in the country consists of Haitian workers, underscoring the sector’s heavy reliance on this workforce.

Source: Noticias SIN