The struggles of farm labor in the US are often overlooked, despite the growing interest in food. The job has traditionally been difficult and underpaid, relying on vulnerable individuals. While legal restrictions like slavery have been abolished, exploitation persists, manifesting in wage theft and modern-day slavery. Today, corporate supermarkets perpetuate this exploitation by maintaining low wages, forcing desperate workers to tolerate poor conditions to keep their jobs.
Food Chains
The struggles of farm labor in the US are often overlooked, despite the growing interest in food, as this crucial industry has consistently faced difficulties and low pay, relying on some of the country's most vulnerable workers.