Bracero Program

Bracero Program

The Bracero Program has been called "legalized slavery" by critics. The program supplied US farmers with cheap labor and Mexican workers the opportunity to work in the US, and then to be deported. Los Braceros An excellent presentation of the history, life and consequences affecting those in the Bracero program. Guest workers: a way to solve labor shortage? A look at those supporting and opposing recent legislation for the "guest worker". Insult To Injury-- Abuses Of The Bracero Program Continues A look at how the original Bracero workers are still being exploited and cheated. Mexican Immigrant Labor History A PBS presentation of the history of Mexican immigrants in the US labor market. A New Bracero Program for the 21st Century A look at the 1999 legislation proposing to reimplement the Bracero program. On the Braceros' backs Asking the question of whether additional farm labor is even necessary. Snapshots in a Farm Labor Tradition Photographs and the story behind farm labor in the United States.