Nik Theodore
Nik Theodore
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The goal was to document a population that, though quite visible on the corners of U.S. cities, is poorly understood by the public and by policy makers. We hope to inform policy debates so that decision-makers can devise thoughtful and effective strategies for resolving many of the problems that day laborers face.
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The spending of undocumented immigrants, as it ripples through the economy, accounts for a $5.4 billion dollars in the Chicago metro area annually.
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The day labor corner is not as disconnected from society as people think. It's seen as a shadow economy, but that's really not the case.
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We were disturbed by the incredibly high incidence of wage violations. We also found a very high level of injuries.
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This really is a nationwide phenomenon. We found the presence of day labor in every region of the United States.
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The dangers and injuries in the Midwest may have to do with the fact that roofing jobs are undertaken at significantly higher rates than in the other regions.