Assisting Migrant Workers Resolve Crew Leader Problems
Migrant workers are often recruited for jobs by crew leaders and used by growers in a way that creates fertile ground for exploitation. Crew leaders and farm labor contractors sometimes unlawfully abuse their power and authority. For example, it is not uncommon for crew leaders to underreport work hours; overcharge workers for “amenities,” housing or food; recruit labor using unlawful means; or bait and switch details of the working arrangement or labor contract.