The Maya of Morganton

Work and Community in the Nuevo New South

Auteurs

• Leon Fink

Paramètres

• 274 pages
• 10 heures de lecture

• Histoire
• L'école
• Nonfiction
• Race, Racisme

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Set against the backdrop of a North Carolina poultry plant, the story explores the struggles of Guatemalan workers who confront safety and fairness issues, leading to a strike and a unionizing effort. This decade-long conflict involves Mayan refugees, Mexican workers, and local allies uniting against a resistant employer. Their fight highlights innovative labor strategies and reflects the broader challenges of social justice in one of the nation's fastest-growing immigrant regions, showcasing the complexities of globalization and labor rights.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2003
• Reliure: (souple)