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    Immigration Reform and the Guest Worker Program

    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.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    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.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Manuel Cunha

      President, Nisei Farmers League

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      Dawson Morton

      Georgia Legal Services

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      Zandrea Wade

      Former Field Worker

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