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Tag: immigrants

Posted inAgribusiness

Meatpacking plants have long relied on immigrant labor. Now, some are turning to foreign visa workers.

by Luis Velazquez, Investigate Midwest August 19, 2021January 20, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

For decades, the industry has recruited immigrants and refugees to perform the dangerous job of cutting America’s meat. Now, a small but growing number of plants are employing visa workers.

Posted inIowaWatch, Randy Evans

Where, oh where, are today’s Bob Rays?

by Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts April 12, 2021 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inEducation, IowaWatch

Diverse future of the Midwest has already arrived in one Iowa school

by Lillian Mongeau / The Hechinger Report January 31, 2020January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inIowaWatch, Randy Evans

Remember, Our Ancestors Were Immigrants, Too

by Randy Evans / Stray Thoughts April 11, 2018January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest
Posted inBusiness & Consumer Affairs, IowaWatch

Monsanto, Seed-Corn Companies Continue Using Contractors Despite Migrant Labor Abuse Allegations

by Laird Townsend/For The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting July 3, 2017January 23, 2023 Why you can trust Investigate Midwest

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