Although the federal government oversees wages and working conditions, farmers often mistreat H-2A workers without fear of being penalized.
Farmers control their visitors, their mail, even their weekly shopping trips.
Don't seek the beneflts you're entitled to. Don't make noise, even when your health is in jeopardy. What you hear, remain silent. Sounds pretty close to slavery to me. I understand there is a labor shortage, and there may not be enough American citizens able or willing to work in the fields, but this is hardly an excuse for abuse.