Immigration Workers Panel Discussion
Immigrants shared their stories about working without the legal rights of citizens and allegations of abuses at the hands of their employers… read more
Immigrants shared their stories about working without the legal rights of citizens and allegations of abuses at the hands of their employers. Richard Trumka argued there were economic consequences of doing nothing about immigration reform. He also discussed wage theft by employers, including unpaid overtime, unpaid hours, denied breaks or compensation for job injuries, and unsafe working conditions. close
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