Migrant Workers Case Study Essay

In Florida’s economy agriculture is second only to tourism in this state, signature crop, citrus, contributes 9 billion dollars to the state’s economy annually and generates more than 89,000 jobs in the state directly or indirectly through grove care, fertilizer sales and marketing” (Williams, 2002). In this case studies I will discuss the absent of the voice mechanism in agribusiness Florida agriculture market. Specifically my focus is the migrant and seasonal crop workers. In this paper I will not discuss the social, political, morally or ethical concern of undocumented workers or immigration reform in our country. This paper only serve to discuss the need for voice mechanism for migrant and seasonal crop workers. These workers work under a system of low wages, unsafe condition and consistence threats. Migrant and seasonal crop workers are paid not hourly but based on the amount of fruit picked, a system called piece rate. This result in worker taking little time for rest or meal breaks as such would reduce their productivity and reduce their wages. These worker also do not enjoy the benefits of overtime pay, sick time or maternity leaves. …show more content…
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