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Download full textAlvarado, Andrew; And Others – 1992
This report examines the effects of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) on the raisin industry's labor market, and provides educators with background on California migrant workers and their deteriorating working conditions. Because the raisin harvest lasts only 3-4 weeks but employs 40,000-50,000 workers, any effects of IRCA on…
Descriptors: Demography, Labor Market, Labor Supply, Mexican Americans
Peer reviewedRosenberg, Howard R. – California Agriculture, 1989
Describes provisions of Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) allowing for Special Agricultural Workers (SAWs) and Replenishment Agricultural Workers (RAWs), to replace SAWs who leave the workforce. Describes government policy for implementing RAW program, determining need and supply, immigrant reporting requirements, eligibility…
Descriptors: Agricultural Laborers, Federal Regulation, Government Role, Immigrants
Kamasaki, Charles; Briceno, Rose – 1986
An overview of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 summarizes legislative developments prior to passage of the bill, describes major elements of the legislation, discusses the activities of the National Council of La Raza in monitoring implementation of the law, and emphasizes the necessary role of the network of Hispanic…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Agricultural Laborers, Civil Rights, Community Information Services
