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BLACK AND BROWN TOGETHER

Submitted by Tony Dunn on March 10, 2008 - 3:50pm.

In 1991, seeking to boost its never robust economy, the state of Mississippi passed a law permitting casino gambling. In short order, immigrant construction workers arrived from Florida to build the casinos, and the casinos themselves began using contractors to supply immigrants to meet their growing labor needs. Guest workers, eventually numbering in the thousands, were brought under the H-2B program to fill many of the jobs the developments created.

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Carol Bates Introduces Deval Patrick at EDCON 2006

2005's educational conference produced a spirited forum on the split in the labor movement. Speakers from across the labor movment led delegates and guests in a panel discussion and breakout groups arguing about the future of organized labor.Workers speak and leaders listen at the 2005 EDCON

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BLACK AND BROWN TOGETHER

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