Mary Bauer Quotations

For too long, immigrant women have been abused and exploited in this country. This project aims to challenge the systems that keep immigrant women in slavery-like conditions in the United States. It is shameful that the sexual abuse of poor immigrant women continues in this nation in the 21st century.

These essential government agencies have abandoned their responsibilities, sending the message to employers that hiring immigrant workers provides them with a free pass on complying with basic laws. The only federal agency that has stepped up its enforcement in the region is Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which has escalated its raids on immigrant communities in the New Orleans area.

Because of language barriers and their vulnerable status under immigration laws, these workers may be the most exploited in the nation.

The folks at Del Monte should be ashamed of themselves. A Fortune 600 company certainly has enough money to make sure everyone working for them receives the legal wages due them.