Making Sen$e May 20 The US has a ‘thirst’ for immigrant workers. Why do so many struggle to get legal status? By Paul Solman, Lee Koromvokis
Nation Apr 09 Watch 5:56 Meat-packing plants were the earliest COVID hotspots, but vaccinating workers isn’t easy Workers in meatpacking factories and livestock farms that supply them are among the hardest hit by COVID-19. Nationwide, at least 50,000 meatpackers have been infected and some 250 lost their lives. But things may finally be looking better for them. By Fred de Sam Lazaro
Nation Jun 18 Watch 5:42 After Supreme Court ruling, what’s next for American ‘Dreamers’ The Supreme Court handed President Trump a major legal defeat Thursday, overturning his decision to end protections for immigrants who arrived in the United States illegally as children. Chief Justice John Roberts sided with his four consistently liberal colleagues and… By John Yang
World Aug 07 Watch 3:06 News Wrap: ICE arrests 680 undocumented workers in Mississippi In our news wrap Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 680 undocumented workers at Mississippi food plants. The raids were the largest in a decade, planned for months and involving 600 government agents. Also, 14 people were killed and…
Nation May 08 Watch 4:48 Who’s really paying the price for those beautiful nails? In New York City, manicures are inexpensive for customers but come at a high price for workers. The New York Times found that nail salon employees work for very low wages or for nothing, usually after paying a fee to… By PBS News Hour
Jun 17 Watch How Well Will Electronic Verification System Prevent Undocumented Employment? How Well Will Electronic Verification System Prevent Undocumented Employment?… Continue watching
Jun 05 Watch Weighing Economic Pros and Cons of Legalizing Undocumented Workers Weighing Economic Costs and Bonuses of Legalizing Undocumented Workers… Continue watching
Mar 22 Watch Immigration Activists Seek Action From Obama Proponents of changes to current immigration laws want the president to act on his campaign promises of reform. Ray Suarez gets two points of view on possible fixes for current laws affecting undocumented residents. Continue watching
Nov 13 Watch Economic Issues Weigh on Minds of Las Vegas Voters For years, Las Vegas has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. In the latest Big Picture report, local business leaders discuss the role economic issues are playing in the 2008 presidential campaign. Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch Bush Administration Pushes Enforcement of Immigration Workplace Laws The Bush administration announced new measures to crack down on immigration laws in the workplace. An immigration liberalization opponent and a business trade association representative debate the move. Continue watching