Three women came to the U.S. looking for a better life, but what they found wasn’t the American dream. See what they say they had to endure to provide for their own families.
Worked Over
Conditions and obstacles that workers face in the 21st century
Posted inImmigration, Rape in the Fields, Worked Over, Workers’ Rights
Female workers face rape, harassment in US agriculture industry
They harvest the produce and process the meat and eggs Americans eat every day. But many migrant women are paying a high price to put food on their families’ tables.
Posted inCriminal Justice, Immigration, Rape in the Fields, Worked Over
Resources for agricultural workers facing harassment, sex abuse
If you are an agricultural worker who has been sexually victimized at work, there are a variety of resources available. You can call the crisis hotlines or community-based organizations listed below for counseling or support. If you would like to file a complaint against your employer, the legal aid organizations below can help. You also […]
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Posted inWorked Over, Workers’ Rights
Lawsuit over lost wages moves closer to Wal-Mart’s door
Video: Adithya Sambamurthy MIRA LOMA, Calif. – Plaintiffs in a lawsuit that seeks back pay and damages for workers who allege they were cheated out of wages at a Southern California warehouse that serves Wal-Mart, filed a motion today to include the giant retailer as a defendant in the suit. The inclusion of […]