Immigrants at GE Appliances faced sudden job losses and revoked work authorization after the Trump administration ended a humanitarian program. Four workers from a team of 26 were affected, leaving a manufacturing line vulnerable due to their critical roles. Team leader Jaelin Carpenter experienced heightened stress as coworkers expressed anxiety over potential deportation. These changes, impacting over half a million immigrants from several countries, highlight the profound effects of immigration policy on the workforce and industries reliant on these workers.
Four team members at GE Appliances suddenly lost their jobs and legal status when Trump revoked a humanitarian program, leaving a manufacturing team leader in distress.
The cancellation affects over half a million immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, who were granted temporary permission to work under a humanitarian program.
Carpenter received calls from anxious coworkers fearing immediate deportation, expressing the urgency and panic caused by abrupt immigration policy changes.
Sudden departures of immigrant workers create significant gaps in industries, as these individuals performed essential tasks critical to manufacturing and production lines.
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