Food Labor & Immigration Reality

Описание: In this powerful segment from our interview with Jan Dutkiewicz and Gabriel Rosenberg, authors of "Feed the People," they tackle the complex realities of labor in our food system - from restaurant workers to farm laborers.

Jan explains how food work is often mischaracterized as "low-skilled" when it's actually "extremely high-skilled and tiring," but wages remain depressed due to organized business interests that have systematically fought against labor protections. He notes the stark contrast between the U.S. and European countries where food workers enjoy higher minimum wages and better conditions.

Gabriel highlights how food service locations have become the front lines for labor organizing, with workers not seeking to dismantle the industrial food system but rather fighting to make it "a place where dignified work can be had."

The conversation takes a passionate turn when Mariann Sullivan raises concerns about agricultural labor and immigration, particularly the H-2A visa program that creates what she describes as "indentured servitude" conditions. Jan acknowledges the complex reality that American agriculture relies on immigrant labor while addressing the ethical questions this dependence raises.

This nuanced discussion reveals how labor justice must be central to any conversation about food system reform, challenging viewers to consider the human cost behind every meal.

Watch our full interview with Jan and Gabriel about their groundbreaking book "Feed the People" on our channel for more insights on creating a more just, sustainable food system.

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