The Well-Being Of U.S. Farm Workers: Employee Benefits, Public Assistance, And Long-Term Effects
Author: Findeis, Jill
Date Published: 2005
This paper analyzes the well-being of farmworkers in the United States using measures that reflect short-term and long-term perspectives. Descriptive statistics are provided on selected employer-provided benefits received by farmworkers and participation in major pubic assistance programs over the last two years. Among other things, this research concludes that employers appear to use work-related health insurance and health care provision to ensure worker productivity or attract immigrant workers but international shuttlers generally do not receive other benefits from their employers, through public services, or through long-term opportunities for betterment to enhance their well-being.
Date Published: 2005
This paper analyzes the well-being of farmworkers in the United States using measures that reflect short-term and long-term perspectives. Descriptive statistics are provided on selected employer-provided benefits received by farmworkers and participation in major pubic assistance programs over the last two years. Among other things, this research concludes that employers appear to use work-related health insurance and health care provision to ensure worker productivity or attract immigrant workers but international shuttlers generally do not receive other benefits from their employers, through public services, or through long-term opportunities for betterment to enhance their well-being.
