The report examines characteristics of crew workers (farmworkers who work for contractors) and noncrew workers in 1981 and reviews Federal legislation designed to protect crew workers and to control farm labor contractors. During 1981 approximately 250,000 crew workers comprised 10% of hired farmworkers. Crew workers were 53% White, 28% Hispanic,…

Interviews with 160 solo individuals and 293 family members revealed demographic characteristics, health care status and needs, and income and spending patterns of migrant farmworkers in the Oak Orchard Community Health Center (New York) service area during 1983. Findings showed that the migrant population was estimated at 1,089 workers and…

A comprehensive study of migrant and seasonal farmworkers in Texas was conducted to provide an accurate estimate of this farmworker population, to obtain data about their demographic characteristics, and to determine the extent of use of social service agencies, especially those delivering services under the Comprehensive Employment and Training…