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The New Jungle. Special Investigation.

Authors :
Hedges, Stephen J.
Source :
U.S. News & World Report. 1996 121(12):34-45.
Publication Year :
1996

Abstract

By hiring illegal Mexican workers for dangerous jobs, an Iowa meat packing plant keeps wages low and profits high. The host community blames the immigrants for increased crime and has built three new schools to accommodate swelling enrollments of immigrant children with limited English proficiency. The company denies evidence that it knowingly supports importation of illegal workers. (TD)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0041-5537
Volume :
121
Issue :
12
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
U.S. News & World Report
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
EJ533157
Document Type :
Reports - Descriptive<br />Journal Articles