Hired Farmworkers: Health and Well-Being at Risk

HRD-92-46 Published: Feb 14, 1992. Publicly Released: Feb 25, 1992.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the extent to which federal laws, regulations, and programs protect the health and well-being of hired farmworkers.

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