Ferguson, Sue,
Hard Time in Canadian Fields. Sue Ferguson. - Maclean's, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 44, Business, 1522-3191; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Hard Time in Canadian Fields, Oct. 11, 2004; pp. 72+.
"Unions, academics, church and social justice groups are among those trying to rectify the worst abuses and promote the rights of foreign workers. They're also keeping an eye on a new, less regulated federal initiative that brings in low-skilled workers in other industries. As Canadians increasingly depend on migrant workers--who number perhaps 170 million worldwide--to keep the prices we pay for produce in check, and a multi-billion-dollar industry afloat, advocates for workers pose a timely question: are we doing enough to protect the welfare and dignity of our guest workers?" (MACLEAN'S) The article discusses the discriminatory treatment of guest workers in Canada and relays stories of workers who have come forward about the plight of migrant laborers.
1522-3191;
Agriculture--Canada
Alien labor
Employee rights
Labor laws and legislation--Canada
Migrant agricultural laborers
Seasonal labor
Work environment
AC1.S5
050
Hard Time in Canadian Fields. Sue Ferguson. - Maclean's, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Article 44, Business, 1522-3191; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2006. Originally Published: Hard Time in Canadian Fields, Oct. 11, 2004; pp. 72+.
"Unions, academics, church and social justice groups are among those trying to rectify the worst abuses and promote the rights of foreign workers. They're also keeping an eye on a new, less regulated federal initiative that brings in low-skilled workers in other industries. As Canadians increasingly depend on migrant workers--who number perhaps 170 million worldwide--to keep the prices we pay for produce in check, and a multi-billion-dollar industry afloat, advocates for workers pose a timely question: are we doing enough to protect the welfare and dignity of our guest workers?" (MACLEAN'S) The article discusses the discriminatory treatment of guest workers in Canada and relays stories of workers who have come forward about the plight of migrant laborers.
1522-3191;
Agriculture--Canada
Alien labor
Employee rights
Labor laws and legislation--Canada
Migrant agricultural laborers
Seasonal labor
Work environment
AC1.S5
050