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One of the most common forms of trafficking is labor trafficking: compelling people to work through fraud, force, or coercion. The International Labor Organization estimates 20.1 million people are trapped in forced labor globally, in industries including agriculture, construction, domestic work, and manufacturing.
Who does this happen to? And how does it happen?
In this episode, Re:Work Radio brings you the story of Lester Ramos and his journey from the Philippines. Later in the broadcast, we hear from Filipino migration expert Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez, on the circumstances in the Philippines and the US that drive Filipinos to work abroad.
Featuring:
Lester Ramos, organizer for Migrante USA – South Bay, Orange County chapter; Dr. Robyn Magalit Rodriguez, professor and chair of Asian American Studies at UC Davis.
Credits:
Re:Work Radio production staff
Stephanie Rittpoer, Saba Waheed, Linnett Luna, Veena Hampapur, Nathan Moore, Set Hernandez Rongkilyo.
Voiceover dubbing: Johann Diel.
Transcript translation: Hiyasmin Saturay.
UCLA Labor Center
KPFK
Making Contact staff
Executive Director: Lisa Rudman
Staff Producers: Anita Johnson, Monica Lopez, Salima Hamirani
Host: Monica Lopez
Audience Engagement Manager: Sabine Blaizin
