June 15, 2020
David Cruz started to feel worse in the early morning. In order to not wake up his wife, he left his house in silence and drove alone to the hospital. That is how Mr. Cruz, a worker in Washington state who died on May 31st, was – committed to his family, his coworkers, and the fight for worker justice.
June 15, 2020
David Cruz empezó a sentirse peor durante la madrugada. Para no despertar a su esposa, salió de su casa en silencio y manejó solo al hospital. Así era el señor Cruz, un trabajador en el estado de Washington quien falleció el 31 de mayo por COVID-19, comprometido con su familia, sus colegas, y la causa de justicia para las y los trabajadores.
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They provided me with pay stubs:
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They provided me with everything I needed to do my work safely and healthily:
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They paid me return travel costs to my community:
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They paid my travel costs to the U.S. from my community:
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They paid the cost of the visa:
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They provided me with housing:
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The housing was dignified:
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They punished me for making a complaint or for defending my rights:
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They charged me for the job offer:
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June 12, 2020
The arrival of COVID-19 has affected our jobs, our lives, and our communities. The impacts of the pandemic have been felt globally. Yet, instead of giving up, workers around the world are sounding the alarm about dangerous working conditions, demanding protections and envisioning new changes. You can hear the story of a J-1 migrant worker sharing her story with BBC World Service Radio here in minute 49.
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June 11, 2020
From pork factories in South Dakota to poultry plants in Maryland, COVID-19 outbreaks are threatening workers’ lives across the country. The latest: seafood processors in the South.
June 11, 2020
Desde fábricas de carne de cerdo en Dakota del Sur hasta plantas avícolas en Maryland, los brotes de COVID-19 amenazan la vida de las y los trabajadores en todo el país. Lo último:las plantas de procesamiento de mariscos en el sur de Estados Unidos ahora también están siendo afectadas.
June 10, 2020
Many Mexican people look for opportunities to work in the United States. But many times, it is difficult to know if a job offer is real or not. False recruiters go to different communities in the country to offer job opportunities without guaranteeing that the job is real. When this happens, workers are vulnerable to fraud that is latent day by day.
June 10, 2020
Do you have an H-2A visa or know someone who does? If so, you might want to read about this new rule that might allow you to extend your stay in the United States - under certain conditions. Read on to learn more.
