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NCLR studies Latino worker

A recently released report examines the changing role of Latinos in the workplace

A recently released report examines the changing role of Latinos in the workplace. Labor Day 2008: A Snapshot of the Latino Workforce was published by the National Council of La Raza. The study shows the effects of the economic downturn on Hispanic workers, and the impact of eroding job quality on benefits and fatal workplace injuries. According to the report, there are more than 20 million Latino workers in the U.S., accounting for more than 14 percent of the labor force. But despite that strong participation, Latinos are concentrated in occupations that frequently fall short on critical indicators of job quality, including employer-based health and retirement plans. The report also shows that workplace disparities are most apparent in the health and safety of Latino workers. Nearly 1,000 Latinos were killed on the job in 2006 -- the highest fatality rate of all racial and ethnic groups. For more: www.nclr.org.