Neglected and Exploited: The American Farm Worker
Author: Economic Policy Committee
Date Published: 1960
The research article discusses who the early American farmworker population is composed of, where they come from, the low wages and the exploitation that goes on in 1960s farmworkers' lifestyle. The article also discusses the introduction of Mexican farmworkers into the US, which has severely affected American farmworkers and thier families. Lastly, the article calls for awareness-raising in order to improve the working conditions of migrant families.
Date Published: 1960
The research article discusses who the early American farmworker population is composed of, where they come from, the low wages and the exploitation that goes on in 1960s farmworkers' lifestyle. The article also discusses the introduction of Mexican farmworkers into the US, which has severely affected American farmworkers and thier families. Lastly, the article calls for awareness-raising in order to improve the working conditions of migrant families.
