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John Oliver calls for better labor conditions for farmworkers

Por: The Boston Globe Life April 17, 2023

On Sunday’s episode of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” Oliver focused on farming in the United States, describing the harrowing conditions often faced by foreign-born agricultural workers and highlighting programs that seek to mitigate labor concerns.Click the video embeds below to watch some of the highlights from last night’s show.Despite the stereotype of who farms for a living, Oliver pointed out that the majority of crop... + full article



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