Jose Rodriguez
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2023-12-22T22:09:15+00:00
Jose Rodriguez first came to the United States in 1992 to work in North Carolina. Since 1995 he has been worked for a company in the crabbing industry in Virginia. Working his way up the ranks of his profession, Mr. Rodriguez is now a plant manager. He is in charge of bringing over employees from foreign companies, particularly from Mexico, who have H-2B visas. In this interview, Mr. Rodriguez talks about how he became a part of the industry and the obstacles that the company and its employees have faced.
Below are several excerpts from our full interview with Jose Rodriguez. Some of these clips were included in our telling of this story, Some haven't! You can view all of our clips below, and the full interview can be located at the bottom of the page.
Arrival in the United States
How the Owners of the Company Are Involved in the Migrant Worker Process
How U.S. Politics Have Impacted Migrant Workers and Businesses
The Difference in Hours Worked and Money Earned between Mexico and the U.S.
The Process of Harvesting Crabs and the Impact of COVID-19
Concluding Thoughts on the Future of the Industry
Full Oral History Interview