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Judge hears case against company accused of exploiting workers from India
Associated Press ^ | 09-08-03

Posted on 09/08/2003 8:12:25 PM PDT by Brian S

Edited on 04/13/2004 2:43:36 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

A Tulsa manufacturer exploited and abused workers brought to this country from India, their lawyers said Monday in the first phase of a labor trafficking trial.

The 52 workers, who were recruited in their home country, came to work as welders, fitters and electricians at the John Pickle Co., which made specialized equipment for the oil industry.


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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: indenturedservitude

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