Mexican Bricklayer Salary vs. US Income: A Comparison
News Context
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- * Main Point: The article contrasts labor conditions in Mexico and the US.
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* Main Point: The article contrasts labor conditions in Mexico and the US. Mexican workers are seeking a 40-hour work week,while the US has had this as a standard for decades,along with minimum wage laws (currently around 136 pesos/hour).
* Image: The image shows masons working and is credited to Carlos Ramírez/(EPA) EFE.
* H-2B Visas: Applications for these visas typically open twice a year:
* january – March
* July – September
