When day laborers do get jobs, it is common for many to be paid far below minimum wage or not at all. The worst cases involve threats of violence, harassment, sexual exploitation and assault. But there are ways for these workers to stay safe.
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Sebastián Hidalgo
Los arrestos por invasión de propiedad privada se dispararon en un Home Depot del suroeste a medida que los inmigrantes recién llegados buscan trabajo y los jornaleros dicen que, como resultado, están siendo maltratados.
Criminal trespassing arrests have skyrocketed at a Southwest Side Home Depot as recently arrived migrants seek work, and day laborers say they’re being mistreated as a result.
Esta guía te enseñará sobre tus derechos fundamentales y cómo navegar mejor en los lugares de trabajo.
A guide about fundamental rights for day laborers in Chicago and information on how to navigate worksites better.
Amenazas, 'Abuso' y Falta de Pago: Lo que los Inmigrantes Enfrentan en Chicago Cuando Buscan Trabajo
Los inmigrantes recién llegados dicen que desean encontrar trabajo y construir una vida estable para sus familias, pero los obstáculos que encuentran hacen que sea sumamente difícil salir adelante.
Recently arrived migrants say they want to find jobs and build stable lives for their families, but the roadblocks they encounter make it extremely hard to get ahead.
This summer, our fellowship team is reporting on the Southwest Side neighborhood and its relationship with industrial polluters.
Ora Schub and Cheryl Graves talk about the growth of Restorative Justice and the moments that matter most.
A new North Lawndale court aims to change punitive system.