Immigrant workers face routine injuries, lack of protections on U.S. dairy farms
Summary
Date Reported: 23 Mar 2024
Location: United States of America
Other
Not Reported ( Agriculture & livestock ) - EmployerAffected
Total individuals affected: 1
Migrant & immigrant workers: ( 1 - Location unknown , Agriculture & livestock , Men , Undocumented migrants )Issues
Intimidation , Freedom of ExpressionResponse
Response sought: No
Source type: News outlet
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Advocates of legal immigration say foreign-born workers have long been a key factor in U.S. economic growth. But are they sharing in the benefits of their contributions? For more than a year, ProPublica has been investigating the harsh realities of life for immigrant workers on Midwest dairy farms. John Yang speaks with ProPublica reporter Melissa Sanchez about what she’s found.
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