We have tried to address those exploitations over the period of years. We passed legislation in the mid1980s to try to provide protection for these people. I suggest anybody who did not see the excellent show Ted Koppel did talking about exploitation on July 17. 1989. "ABC New Nightline" aired the program "American Migrant Workers Continuing the Harvest of Shame." examining the most exploited group of individuals in our society. We know who they are. It is the group that follows the cropsthe migrants. What we have crafted in this legislation puts the burden of proof on the worker to demonstrate that they have actually worked the 90 days. Otherwise they will get the training wage indefinitely. Hare we have migrant workers. seasonal workers. who may work 1 week for one employer. another week moving up the group of States. It was recognized by the Department of Labor. and I think rightfully so. that to put that kind of burden on the migrant workers is going to provide increased possibilities for exploitation and harassment. Some say. if you are going to have cheaters as employers. they are going to cheat at this. too. What they recognize in the Department of Labor is that applying the burden requirements on migrants. is virtually. unenforceable. and subject to abuse. The Senator from Texas says they ought to enforce it. They ought to get better management down on the farm.
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