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Early Mexican Guest Workers To Get Their Due

Oct 24th, 2008 · Mexican workers who arrived to fill World War II labor needs in the U.S. are now eligible to be fully paid for work they did more than 50 years ago. Some of the 4.5 million "Braceros" have fought a legal battle over back pay.

Keywords: legal · Mexican · workers · World War II · Bracero

Mexican Guest Workers Fight for Pensions ****

Feb 15th, 2006 · Braceros -- Mexicans who labored in the United States as part of a 22-year guest worker program put in place during World War II -- have been fighting for more than 40 years to receive pension payments for their labor. Many have died or lack documentation that proves they were part of the program. Jordana Gustafson reports on the challenges braceros face getting compensated for their work.

Keywords: United States · Compensation · pension · Mexican · Payments · workers · World War II · Jordana Gustafson · Bracero

Documenting the Stories of Bracero Guest Workers *

Feb 14th, 2006 · As the Bush administration considers a new "guest worker" program for immigrants, a Smithsonian Institution initiative is documenting the experiences of thousands of Mexicans who worked in the United States as part the now-defunct "bracero" guest worker program.

Keywords: administration · United States · immigration · Mexican · workers · Smithsonian Institution · defunct · Bracero

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