Unfinished Harvest: The Agricultural Worker Protection Act at 30

Abstract

In 1983, Congress passed the migrant and seasonal agricultural worker protection act (AWPA; also known as MSPA). To mark the thirtieth anniversary of its enactment, Farmworker Justice has produced this report, which examines the impact of AWPA on farmworkers. In doing so, they have examined the law's historical and legislative background, consulted court cases interpreting its provisions, and sought insight from leading farmworker advocates around the country