America Runs on Undocumented Labor
Politicians might complain about illegal immigrants, but American businesses love to exploit these vulnerable workers.
Though undocumented individuals comprise just 3.3% of the US population, they are overrepresented in the workforce, occupying some of the most dangerous and undesirable jobs available. In these roles, undocumented workers are frequently exploited by their employers, reporting pay below the minimum wage and six- and seven-day workweeks of sometimes more than 60 total hours […]