But the grower must only offer to Americans the same wage as he does to the bracero. The American worker must get himself to the job. scramble for decent housing when he gets there. and still not have any assurance that the job will last long enough to make his effort worth it. The interests of the bracero are looked after and carefully protected by the Governments of the United States and Mexico. The American migrant is completely on his own. It is obvious that the bracero has a considerable advantage over the American worker. The American may receive a similar wage offer. but he has none of the protections and benefits offered to the Mexican.