Nearly one in 10 Colorado employers using the H-2A program since 2015 have been reported for wage theft or illegal charges, exploiting laborers.
American laborers are increasingly unwilling to engage in farm work due to better options, with complaints about work ethic and commitment coming from growers.
Advocates highlight that exploitation of immigrant laborers is prevalent in Colorado, with employers neglecting basic human rights and dignity in the workplace.
The disparity in treatment between domestic and immigrant workers raises questions over respect and labor rights within the agricultural industry in Colorado.
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