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Tag: Michigan

Posted inAgribusiness

In the Midwest, state oversight has forced some employers to provide better housing for migrant farmworkers. But regulations remain spotty.

by Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest and Johnathan Hettinger, Investigate Midwest December 16, 2022January 27, 2023

While oversight of H2A farmworker housing is enforced by the federal government, migrant farmworker housing is state jurisdiction. Some Midwestern states inspect twice — others not at all.

Posted inEspañol, Labor, Region

Se prensó el pie en el trabajo. Cuando pidió una compensación por los salarios perdidos, le dijeron que no.

by Sky Chadde and Madison McVan, Investigate Midwest August 9, 2022August 9, 2022
Posted inGovernment, Labor, Original Investigation

More than half-century after “Harvest of Shame,” migrant farmworkers in the U.S. still face deplorable conditions

by Robert Holly November 7, 2016January 23, 2023
Posted inLabor

Still Harvesting Shame

by Robert Holly September 22, 2016January 23, 2023
Posted inUncategorized

Blighted Housing: A look inside eight migrant farmworker ‘camps’

by Robert Holly April 13, 2016January 23, 2023

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