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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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Migrant Workers: Fraud Prevention

The Regional Labor Mobility Initiative (INILAB) launches regional campaign against abuses in recruiting migrant workers. Guests: Mayela Blanco, Coordinator with Incidencia Política en México Global Workers Justice Alliance. Irma Murrieta, Responsible of the Pastoral de Movilidad Humana Arquidiocesis de Morelia, Michoacán. Vinicio Sandobal, Executive Director with Grupo de Monitoreo Independiente en El Salvador (GMIES)

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More Protections for Guest Workers Sought in Washington

Congressman Raúl Grijalva offered to present a reform plan. Some hope it will include flexibility to change employers, a guarantee of 100 percent of promised hours, and permission to stay in the United States if the worker is abused.

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