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2nd Part – H2A Workers – Modern Slavery

Testimony of an ex guest worker under the Federal Program H2A, shares unhealthy working conditions he encounter when he was contracted to work in the state of California. Guests: Jesus Lopez, Community Worker from CRLA y Ex H2A Guest Worker (Did not wish to be identify to prevent retaliations)

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H2A Workers – Modern Slavery

Testimony of an ex guest worker under the Federal Program H2A, shares unhealthy working conditions he encounter when he was contracted to work in the state of North Carolina. Guests: Jesus Lopez, Community Worker from CRLA y Ex H2A Guest Worker (Did not wish to be identify to prevent retaliations)

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Death of Blueberry Farm Worker Sparks Unusual Protests

The death in Washington state of blueberry picker Honesto Silva Ibarra continues to spur outcry among his coworkers, all Mexicans hired through the temporary H2A work visa.

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H2A jobs & Update on AB-60 Driver License

A representative from the Employment Development Department informs about H2A jobs and provides a list of open positions in agriculture in the state of California. Also, recent updates about AB-60 driver licenses for undocumented living in California. Guests: Fracisco Macias, from the Employment Development Department and Armando Botello, Director of Communications, Department of Motor Vehicles […]

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H2A jobs & SB 75 MediCal Full Care Coverage

A representative from the Employment Development Department informs about H2A jobs and provides a list of open positions in agriculture in the state of California. California Senate Bill 75 will provide full Medi-Cal coverage to all under 19 years old, regarding their legal status, but they do need to comply with the all MediCal requirements […]

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H2A-RangeWorker: Labor Rights Victory

The Department of Labor (DOL) rushed to makean official announcement of new regulations that will permit hundreds of sheepherders with H2A visas to receive a salary increase after Nov. 16, 2015, dateon which the new rules take effect. (Photo by Shaun Stanley / Durango Herald)

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(Español) Victoria para trabajadores con visa H2A, pero aún falta camino por recorrer

(Español) El Proyecto de Asuntos Hispanos pidió que las leyes se respeten y que los trabajadores puedan recibir una mejor compensación por el trabajo que hacen. A partir de este 16 de noviembre, el salario mensual de los ovejeros se incrementará a 993 dólares, y el 15 de diciembre subirá a mil 206 dólares al mes.

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Spike in number of authorized ag workers in Washington State

(Español) Este programa federal de visas, conocidas como H2A ha generado conflictos laborales con los trabajadores migrantes que vienen de otros estados del país, porque en algunos casos los han reemplazado.

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(Español) No son pocas manzanas podridas, es una estructura de explotación

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New Protections for Migrant Workers

Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su announced a new rule to strengthen protections for farmworkers. MONDAY, APRIL 29 PROGRAM #10357 12:00 PM PT New Protections for Migrant Workers. Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su announced a new rule to strengthen protections for farmworkers. The milestone rule targets abuses against workers under the H2A program and seeks to […]

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