27 Jul 2008
After Iowa Raid, Immigrants Fuel Labor Inquiries

I read a fascinating book about this kosher packing plant a few years back: Postville: A Clash of Cultures in Heartland America. And I must say that I'm not at all surprised by this tale of virtual slave labor.

Following a raid at an Iowa meatpacking plant, immigrants have described pervasive labor violations that experts say could result in criminal charges.

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