Record #:

27209

Author(s):

Blest, Paul

Abstract:

The federal H-2A program enables North Carolina farmers to bring in foreign laborers for seasonal work through the Farm Labor Organization Committee. But migrant workers, such as those working at the Jackson Farming Company in Autryville, face unsafe working and housing conditions, wage theft, discrimination, and sexual abuse. Workers filed a lawsuit against Jackson farm, an unusual step taken by workers in the program.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 25, June 2016, p10-14, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Migrant laborers; Work environment--Safety; Farm Labor Organization Committee

Record #:

4482

Author(s):

Martin, Edward

Abstract:

Citizens of Mt. Olive are puzzled by the boycott of the Mt. Olive Pickle Company by the Farm Labor Organization Committee, an Ohio-based labor union. The company is the town's civic and business backbone and appears to be a good employer. It offers wages that average over $10 an hour; hires minorities (17 percent Hispanic and 49 percent black) but no migrant labor; and buys all cucumbers from union and nonunion farmers. Many townspeople feel the company is being made a scapegoat.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 58 Issue 2, Feb 2000, p12-13, il

Subject(s):

Agricultural laborers; Farm Labor Organization Committee; Mt. Olive Pickle Co. (Mount Olive); Trade-unions--Agricultural laborers