Jim Schmidt discusses working and living conditions of farm workers in NY state

Posted by Yellow Moon Broadcasting at 11/8/2007 11:46 AM and is filed under uncategorized
The most dangerous employment in New York State is to work as a farm worker.  Back-breaking hours in the field should be followed by comfortable living arrangements, hot showers, and good food.  Is this what migrant and seasonal farm workers can look forward to after a 10 to 12 hour day in the fields?  Not a chance...
Jim gives us the real story of working and living conditions for farm workers in New York.

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  • 11/8/2007 3:17 PM Lorna wrote:
    Brings reality of farmworkers living conditions that many are not aware of. In these tough times of immigration problems it helps to see the reality of what some immgrants endure.
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