Remembering the Braceros
Hector and Genie Zavaleta, of Tempe, Ariz. were advocates for Bracero workers in the 1950s and 60s. They say worker treatment differed from state to state. Photo by Peter Haden.
Finding Housing
Jorge Juarez, an agricultural worker in Mecca, Calif. "Well a lot of people come by themselves and some others already have families here and so it’s easier for them to find a house or place to stay," Juarez said. "Those come without knowing anybody, it’s harder for them since they have no connections and it’s harder to find work."
A Human Right
Matt Garcia, Director of the Comparative Border Studies Program at Arizona State University says housing for workers is a human right. Photo by Peter Haden.
Close to the Fields
Worker Juan Perez Xiloj in Ontario, Canada. "Yeah, it’s beautiful," Xiloj said of his housing. "It’s comfortable, it’s good. It’s close to our job. On the other hand, I worked in Quebec, and it was 30 mins. away, but here it’s close. We go out in the morning, we go to our job, and from work to home." Photo by Perla Farias
Still Some Bad Spots
Stan Raper, National Representative of United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Canada says housing for workers has improved but some is still not adequate. Photo by Peter Haden
Growers Want Security
Ken Forth, President of F.A.R.M.S. Ontario says growers want the security of being part of a legal, government approved program. Photo by Peter Haden.
