Findings from the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) 1990. A Demographic and Employment Profile of Perishable Crop Farm Workers. Research Report No. 1.
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| Title: | Findings from the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS) 1990. A Demographic and Employment Profile of Perishable Crop Farm Workers. Research Report No. 1. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mines, Richard, Aguirre International, San Mateo, CA. |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 108 |
| Publication Date: | 1991 |
| Sponsoring Agency: | Department of Labor, Washington, DC. Office of Program Economics. |
| Document Type: | Reports - Research Numerical/Quantitative Data |
| Descriptors: | Agricultural Laborers, Agricultural Trends, Demography, Educational Attainment, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Patterns, Farm Occupations, Illiteracy, Immigrants, Labor Force, Language Proficiency, Migrant Workers, Occupational Surveys, Seasonal Employment |
| Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: | Immigration Reform and Control Act 1986 |
| Abstract: | This report provides information on the characteristics and work patterns of United States agricultural workers performing seasonal agricultural services (SAS) during fiscal year 1990. SAS crops include the majority of nursery products, cash grains, field crops, and all fruits and vegetables. More than 2,000 personal interviews with SAS workers were conducted by the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NASW). Data on personal characteristics of seasonal agricultural workers include: (1) age; (2) gender; (3) marital status; (4) national origin and ethnicity; (5) the effect of the Immigration Reform and Control Act 1986 (IRCA) on legal status; (6) literacy, schooling, and English skills; (7) family residence and work-site household composition; and (8) income, assets, and use of government programs. Information on employment patterns and job characteristics include employment history and labor supply, characteristics and patterns of SAS employment, characteristics and patterns of non-SAS employment, and characteristics and patterns of nonwork periods and periods spent abroad. Regional differences in worker characteristics, job characteristics, and employment patterns are outlined. The appendix describes statistical procedures used. This report contains 41 figures, 3 tables, and 3 maps. (LP) |
| Entry Date: | 1994 |
| Accession Number: | ED361140 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This report provides information on the characteristics and work patterns of United States agricultural workers performing seasonal agricultural services (SAS) during fiscal year 1990. SAS crops include the majority of nursery products, cash grains, field crops, and all fruits and vegetables. More than 2,000 personal interviews with SAS workers were conducted by the National Agricultural Workers Survey (NASW). Data on personal characteristics of seasonal agricultural workers include: (1) age; (2) gender; (3) marital status; (4) national origin and ethnicity; (5) the effect of the Immigration Reform and Control Act 1986 (IRCA) on legal status; (6) literacy, schooling, and English skills; (7) family residence and work-site household composition; and (8) income, assets, and use of government programs. Information on employment patterns and job characteristics include employment history and labor supply, characteristics and patterns of SAS employment, characteristics and patterns of non-SAS employment, and characteristics and patterns of nonwork periods and periods spent abroad. Regional differences in worker characteristics, job characteristics, and employment patterns are outlined. The appendix describes statistical procedures used. This report contains 41 figures, 3 tables, and 3 maps. (LP) |
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