Wednesday, May 18, 2011

State Labor Officials Teach Immigrants About Workers' Rights

Immigrants are often mistreated by their employers because they don't know how to stick up for themselves. This seminar is helping them learn what their rights are. - - Donna Poisl

By: Amanda Farinacci

The streets of Richmond Hill, Queens bustle with activity on the weekend, as the storefronts in the ethnically diverse neighborhood crowd with shoppers and workers trying to make a day's pay.

Organizers said that's why it is one of the best places to stage a seminar for immigrant workers, to inform them of their rights on the job.

"They're afraid to complain because they feel they're going to be deported," said resident John Serrano.
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