1. Underpaid, Illegal Immigrants in New York City Nanor Harutunian Maria Morales Frank Paglia Chris Yager Jonathan Schimenti

2. Introduction A Day in the Life of Francisco Cruz: A Cuban Illegal Immigrant With Special Appearances by: “In New York City, 67% of restaurant workers are immigrants, some of which are undocumented and illegal.” Frank as Francisco Chris as the Nasty Boss Jonathan as Kiko Nanor & Maria as Union Reps

3. Francisco Cruz Illegal Immigrant from Cuba 10 months Corona with wife and one (1) of 3 children Busboy/ Waiter in New York City

4. “See”

5. 6 amLeave for Work 10 hour day/ 70 hours a week Not appreciated Earn little money Take Care of Family 5 am Wake Up 7:05 amArrive to Flanagans

7. “ What did you do?” “What is wrong with you?” “Go inside the kitchen and stay in there!” “You understand me- COMPRENDE?”

8. Vulnerable to treatment because: Paid under minimum wage- no tip Lack of command of English language Not a citizen Family depends on me

9. “Judge”

10. According to the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the estimated distribution of the illegal alien population in New York was between 489,000 and 767,000. “found that out of the amnestied illegal alien population: 94 percent had migrated for economic reasons… 15 percent spoke English… 49 percent had no health insurance.” Some Facts

11. This is what our group thought: Do not speak English well Challenge: Since undocumented immigrants are not legal residents or citizens, their rights are not recognized under the law. Not able to attain another steady job Unable to rely on the law to protect them from unfair treatment

12. Employers are: not concerned if fire worker or one quits Illegal immigrant workers seen and treated as objects and not human beings Not concerned with how hard they work, or how little they are paid, but if working quickly, quietly, and efficiently. The food industry consists of businesses, however, the people who work in these businesses should not be treated as objects, but as humans.

13. “Act”

15. Solution 1 Informal Union: “Friendly Opportunities” –English Classes –Civic Classes –Show them they have rights

16. Solution 2 Leave it the way it is –No actions taken

17. Solution 3 Stricter rules and regulations –On employers not to hire illegal immigrants –More Americans working –Lower unemployment rate

18. Solution 4 Tax run centers –Helping/ hiring/ education site –Paid and run on taxes –Future contribution to society

19. Solution 5 Volunteering places & people –Churches –Community Centers –Volunteers –Giving back

20. Questions