Underage Migrant Labor in the United States

SOURCE npr.org
A migrant teen struggles to pay smugglers after working at fish processing plant that employed underage migrants in the United States.

Key Points

  • Illegal employment of underage migrants in the fish processing industry.
  • Struggles faced by migrant teens to pay off smugglers after entering the U.S.

Pros

  • Sheds light on the challenges faced by underage migrant workers in the U.S.
  • Raises awareness about illegal employment practices in certain industries.

Cons

  • Exploitation of vulnerable migrant teens for cheap labor.
  • Highlights the dangers and risks associated with human smuggling.