Farmworkers
‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America
‘These people do it naturally’: President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of how farming has been idealized and practiced in America President Trump’s views on immigrant farmworkers reflect a long history of idealizing farming in America, where farmers have often contrasted their own virtuous and independent lifestyle with the reality that […]
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Trump’s push for more deportations could boost demand for foreign farmworkers with ‘guest worker’ visas
Trump’s push for more deportations could boost demand for foreign farmworkers with ‘guest worker’ visas The Trump administration’s push for more deportations could lead to an increase in demand for foreign farmworkers with “guest worker” visas, which would help fill labor gaps in agriculture. The H-2A visa program, established in 1952, has become a mainstay […]
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Providing farmworkers with health insurance is worth it for their employers − new research
Providing farmworkers with health insurance is worth it for their employers − new research Farmworkers who receive health insurance through their employers earn higher profits for their employers, even after accounting for the cost of coverage. Providing health insurance to farmworkers can lead to increased productivity and higher earnings for workers, with a potential annual […]
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