Some Americans, mostly black, are being turned away from jobs on the farms due to the demand for foreigners. These Americans claim they are hiring Mexicans and abusing their power by forcing them to work long hours under a blistering sun, cheating wages and more. There have been many cases announced in which those who are not foreigners have been given less desirable jobs, have been given less pay, and even fired due to their national origin.
The people who have been offended in any of the ways mentioned in this article should most definitely continue to fight for their rights and continue to press charges against large farms that have taken these workers for granted. Everyone deserves an equal oppertunity, as well as everyone deserves equal treatment. The foreigners should not be taken advantage of and used for their desire to keep a job just to receive money to live on. The people should continue to fight for their rights on the farms.
Natalie Newman
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/07/us/suit-cites-race-bias-in-farms-use-of-immigrants.html?ref=us&_r=0
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