Warehouses’ Immigration Labor Force in The Inland Empire

Student: Claudia Marez

Faculty Mentor: Kyla Walters

Sociology

College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts

This research examines the intersection of immigration and labor in the context of warehouse work within Southern California, analyzing the broader implications of systemic exploitation. The expansion of the logistics industry and the escalating demand for labor might suggest the potential achievement of economic stability for immigrant populations. However, the prevalent practice of hiring immigrant workers through employment agencies perpetuates exploitative labor structures. This exploitation is rooted in the racist foundations of the United States' structure and by federal immigration policies, which prioritize neoliberal benefit over workers' rights.