Deconstructed: An Insider's View of Illegal Immigration and the Building Trades
Language: English
Published by Stoney Creek Publishing Group, 2020
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- Title
- Deconstructed: An Insider's View of Illegal Immigration and the Building Trades
- Author
- Steffy, Loren C.; Marek, Stan
- Publisher
- Stoney Creek Publishing Group
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1734082224
- ISBN 13
- 9781734082227
Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the roots of today’s immigration debate—and what it will take to fix it.
Step behind the headlines and into the heart of America’s immigration debate with Deconstructed—the definitive account of how the U.S. turned immigration into a crisis, and how we can chart a path forward.
Through the eyes of Stan Marek, a third-generation construction executive and tireless advocate for sensible immigration reform, Deconstructed reveals how decades of policy failures have reshaped not just the construction industry, but the American workforce itself. From the bustling jobsites of Houston to the halls of Congress, this book traces the real-world impact of laws that forced millions into the shadows—hurting workers, businesses, and the broader economy.
Follow the Marek family’s journey from Czech immigrants seeking a better life in Texas to builders of one of the Southwest’s largest specialty contractors. Their story mirrors the evolution of America’s immigration system—from the open arms of Ellis Island to the complex, often contradictory rules that define today’s debate. Through personal anecdotes and historical insight, Deconstructed brings to life the people behind the policies.
Deconstructed doesn’t just recount how immigration became “illegal”—it challenges the myths that fuel division and offers a pragmatic blueprint for reform. Learn why the labor shortages in construction and other industries can’t be solved by politics as usual, and how bringing workers out of the shadows benefits everyone—from the jobsite to Main Street.
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About the Author
A frequent speaker and commentator on both radio and television, Steffy is the author of George P. Mitchell: Fracking, Sustainability, and an Unorthodox Quest to Save the Planet; Drowning in Oil: BP and the Reckless Pursuit of Profit; The Man Who Thought Like a Ship; and, with Chyrsta Castañeda, The Last Trial of T. Boone Pickens.
During his journalism career, Steffy was a four-time finalist for the Gerald Loeb Award for Distinguished Business and Financial Journalism, the field's highest honor, and the recipient of numerous state and national awards.
Stan Marek is the president and chief executive officer of the Marek Family of Companies, one of the largest interior contractors in the Southwest. A native Texan, Stan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Texas A&M University. He began his working career in the drywall industry during summers in high school and continued part-time until completing his tour of active duty with the United States Marine Corps Reserves.
In 1970, Stan worked as a journeyman carpenter and spent the next two years on large commercial projects throughout his hometown of Houston. He then joined Marek Brothers as a project manager, estimator, and sales manager before becoming president in 1982. He was inducted into the Texas A&M's Constructor Hall of Fame in 2015.
Stan is the co-founder of Texans For a Sensible Immigration Policy and the Construction Career Collaborative, which promotes responsible hiring and training practices in the construction industry. He also is a member of the Greater Houston Partnership's task force, Americans For Immigration Reform.
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