Maryland’s beloved blue crab industry relies heavily on the unseen work of Mexican women who pick the meat from crabs, making the iconic crab feasts possible. These women, mostly from rural Mexico, travel on temporary visas to work long, physically demanding shifts in crab processing plants, often earning less than minimum wage and facing health risks. Their story challenges us to rethink how we value labor and recognize the hidden workers behind our cherished traditions.
The Unseen Workers Behind Maryland’s Iconic Blue Crabs
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