537. IMMIGRATION IN PERSPECTIVE: THE BRACERO PROGRAM

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Willie Hiatt The federal Bracero Program (1942-64) permitted more than four million Mexicans to work in the United States on short-term contracts. Designed to address labor shortag es during World War II, this guest-worker program departed from Depression-era initiatives that unjustly targeted and deported U.S. citizens. However, despite safeguards agreed to by both nations, Mexicans frequently faced discrimination, resentment, and harsh and unsafe working conditions. The program has garnered new attention in the context of today’s anti-immigration currents even as businesses desire access to foreign labor. 10:00-12 noon 1 Session Tuesday, March 24 Fee: $30 Show more