Iliana Mora

Chicago's Undocumented Immigrants: An Analysis of Wages, Working Conditions, and Economic Contributions

Undocumented immigrants are strongly committed to working in the United States and they make significant contributions to the economy. Undocumented workers account for approximately 5% of the Chicago metro area labor market and represent a growing segment of the low-wage workforce. Undocumented immigrants earn low wages, work in unsafe conditions, and have low rates of health insurance.