Immigrant Labor
What challenges are immigrants are subjected to?
Hard Work, Low Pay & Labor Exploitation
Income Inequality
Anti-immigrant Policies and Legal Violence
What are immigrants expectations towards the American Dream?
- Financial stability
- Upward mobility
- More resources
- Safety
- Education
Do you think it's important to address the pay gap between U.S. citizens and immigrants?
Explain why and how your answer will be achieved.
What are the effects of the caravans to American employment and our economy?
- work for fewer wages
- create an expectation of work for future migrants
- work longer hours, more jobs
- more
What is Yerison's position in immigration?
Who cares. He's racist.
Just kidding (kind of)
Based on the presentation he doesn't believe immigrants should come to this country to work because only Americans should have the American Dream.
What are negative consequences that farm workers face as explained in the presentation?
Unfair wages
Dangerous and life-threatening work conditions
Long working hours
Piece rates (based upon units of produce picked or handled)
Oppressive treatment
Sexual violence and harassment
Verbal abuse
Occasional physical violence
Employers’ negligence to provide medical assistance when injured.
Is the American Dream still achievable throughout the racism that is occurring during the current administration?
Depends on the financial stance and opportunities that are found in the community.
According to the presentation, what is the average wage loss of the U.S. Citizen to an immigrant?
5.8% or $2,470 per full-time native worker in 2014
Do you agree with Mexico's reaction to the caravans coming to the United States?
Explain your answer
Was Yerison and Nicholas believable?
...
Do you think migrants face the same difficulties in different sectors (construction, agriculture, food service, retail, maintenance, etc)?
Yes/No, Explain.
Based on the "mitu" video that was presented.
Do you believe that Immigrants are hurting the American dream?
No wrong answer ! But explain why!
Who can file for a H-1B visa? What is it?
Only the employer can file for this type of visa because it is a work visa that usually requires you to have a bachelors degree or higher for specialty occupations.
- Helps regulate immigration
- Allows for more communication between countries
- Your thoughts
How happy are you to be here right now?
This was the best presentation ever! Thanks person that shouldn't be named or isn't here! :D
What are the dangers of farm and agricultural labor?
Exposure to pesticides and other chemicals
Intense physical strain
Proximity to dangerous animals
Use of dangerous machinery.
What are the challenges that immigrants face when attempting to reach the American Dream?
- Language Barrier
- Financial Struggles
- Forced assimilation
- Abuse in workplace, educational place, and community
Do you believe that immigration affect wage increase in the U.S.?
Explain.
Will a wall of 1,954 miles across the Mexico/U.S. border make any changes in the American Dream or Immigrant Labor? (Yes/No)
Explain your answer
What are you doing for Spring Break?
Nothing because we're good students that are going to work on our papers.
how can we improve immigrant labor? Explain
- immigrant labor unions
- access to public services
- fight for equal minimum wage for all farms throughout the states
- have services that focus and assist those that have been discriminated and abused throughout their work time.
- etc.
What makes the American Dream achievable for all immigrants? (undocumented, visa holders, naturalized citizens, etc). Explain.
you tell us!
Do you think immigrants are taking "Native's" jobs? Explain
:D
What is the best way to ensure the border is protected against caravans and undocumented immigrants?
Let us know!
Name everyone in the group
Yerison, Juan, Nicholas, Giuseppe, Stephanie
... and Alejandra, but she's living her best life right now.. :D