Mexican workers suing city of New York for proper wages

“In an unprecedented move, six Mexican immigrant construction workers announced a lawsuit they filed against two companies that have failed to pay them prevailing wages, which are guaranteed under New York City law.

The workers stated in their press release that they “routinely” worked 24 hours a day, performing demolition duties and security at night. According to the complainants, they were paid $2 per hour for 14-hour security shifts and were not provided heating equipment in the winter, water, bathrooms or adequate protection from would-be burglars.”

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