labor trafficking
Coverage of labor trafficking in the Nexus archive.
- 2 men arrested, indicted on suspicion of labor trafficking on Maui
Two men were arrested and arraigned regarding charges connected to alleged labor trafficking of a Guatemalan man. The Maui Police Department reported these arrests on Aug. 10 in Maui.
- My Maddening Quest to Find Out if Blueberries Come From Farms Where Workers Were Harmed
The article details an investigation into whether blueberries sold in grocery stores originate from farms with labor abuses. It reveals that federal regulators do not require packaging to disclose specific farm sources, complicating efforts to trace berries to farms linked to labor trafficking cases, such as one involving a labor contractor who pleaded guilty to forced labor conspiracy.
- New State Law Lets LA County Prosecute Labor Traffickers and Wage Thieves Across County Lines
A new California law allows Los Angeles County to prosecute labor traffickers and wage thieves in jurisdictions where workers lived, where employment agreements were formed, where work occurred, or where the business operated. Signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the law (AB 1583) takes effect Jan. 1, 2027.
- 'This is happening every day': Experts raise alarm after recent human trafficking arrests in Sask.
Two men associated with a trucking business in the RM of Edenwold are facing human trafficking charges following an RCMP investigation. Experts highlight the importance of education on labor trafficking and identifying warning signs.
- Cuban Man Pleads Guilty to Labor Trafficking
A Cuban man pleaded guilty to labor trafficking after smuggling three Cuban women into the U.S. and forcing them to work in strip clubs. The case involves allegations of human trafficking and exploitation.