As Congress debates immigration reform, one possible sticking point is a new look for the guest worker program. Many farmers say the current, H-2A visa system involves so much red tape they have no choice but to hire undocumented labor. At the same time, American workers have won court orders against illegal discrimination and poor working conditions.
Immigration Reform and the Guest Worker Program
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Guests:
- Manuel Cunha - President, Nisei Farmers League - @niseifarmers
- Dawson Morton - Georgia Legal Services
- Zandrea Wade - Former Field Worker
- Carol Swain - Vanderbilt University - @carolmswain
- Clarissa Martínez de Castro - UnidosUS - @WeAreUnidosUS