The Ignored Injuries of Reynosa's Factory Workers Ranjani Chakraborty and Christof Putzel - Al Jazeera America
go to original October 10, 2015

In Reynosa, just two miles across the Texas border, worker injuries are all too common. The town is dotted with more than 200 assembly plants, or maquiladoras, putting together products for some of the biggest brand names in the world, including Panasonic, Caterpillar and Black and Decker. For these global giants, the city is a source of cheap labor.

The starting wage for maquiladora workers in Reynosa can be less than a dollar per hour. But these jobs are often the best option. The industry lured many of the workers here from rural towns hours away, with hopes for a steady paycheck.

The maquiladora industry is the lifeblood of Reynosa and the surrounding area. Every single day, more than 100,000 laborers are bussed in and out of the city for their shifts, where they try to keep up with global demand for items like car parts, flat-screen televisions and air conditioners.

Moreno says many more have been injured, but there’s too much at stake for them to speak up.

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