Farmwork in Central America: back to the bad old days
2013
8
48-51
agricultural sector ; chemical risks ; low income ; mortality ; occupational disease ; pesticides ; trade union rights ; working conditions ; trade union document
Agriculture, rural development and fishing
English
Bibliogr.;Photos
"Time seems to have stood still in the plantations of Central America where trade unions are suppressed and near-slavery working conditions still offered by Chiquita, Dole and their suppliers. Workers are exposed to pesticide and afflicted by a mystery illness that damages their kidneys. The gruelling work conditions may be to blame."
Digital;Paper
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