As farmworkers in Oregon and across the country age, many worry about their future

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As farmworkers in Oregon and across the country age, many worry about their future

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Published on Dec 11, 2023, 4:42:00 AM
Total time: 00:13:09

Episode Description

According to U.S. Census data, the average age of foreign-born workers is 41 years old. Earning roughly $15 an hour, on average, many cannot afford to retire, and Social Security benefits are unavailable for those who are undocumented. Miriam Jordan is the national immigration correspondent for the New York Times. She joins us to talk about her recent reporting on aging members of this workforce as they approach retirement age. 

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