Mr. Speaker. the status and condition of migrant workers is giving increasing numbers of Americans deepest concern that some of us in the Congress have felt for some time Recent disclosures before a committee of the other body indicated the dire plight of the lowly people and their families. who earn their barest living by moving from place to place and are engaged in work that appears to have little relevance so far as wages. hours and conditions of work go to the high standards that obtain generally in American industries for similartype labor. The Congress has had considerable discussion about the problems of the migrants in the past. and it is unfortunate that there has been such a long delay in developing some feasible. adequate program for this provertystricken group that would give them the same rights that prevail among most American workers. But I think our continued efforts are beginning to show results. Congress has known for some time of the pathetic conditions of lower pay and miserable status that prevails among some of these workers. and it is high time that some suitable. affirmative program is developed here in the Congress that will bring relief and do justice to migrant workers and their families throughout the country. who so urgently need our assistance. according to the testimony. among others. of the distinguished president of the CocaCola Co.. who has special reason to know. since his great company employs many of them. and is willing to help improve the conditions of the migrants. Let Congress tarry no longer in correcting the pitiable conditions affecting many of the migrant workers. It is not only a question of pay. though that is important. It is the conditions of their work which are reported to be in many instances unsanitary. dirty. filthy. diseaseridden. disgraceful. and that is really a serious reflection on the public conscience of the Nation.
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