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Michael Grabell

Politics Food

Sold for Parts

One of the most dangerous companies in the U.S. took advantage of immigrant workers. Then, when they got hurt or fought back, it used America’s laws against them.

Michael Grabell ProPublica May 2017 25min Permalink

Business

The Demolition of Workers’ Comp

An investigation into the steady dismantling of safety nets for injured workers.

Michael Grabell, Howard Berkes ProPublica Mar 2015 25min Permalink

Business

Temporary Work, Lasting Harm

Asphyxiation, heavy machinery accidents and heat stroke–the dangers of America’s temporary workforce.

Michael Grabell, Olga Pierce, Jeff Larson ProPublica Dec 2013 25min Permalink

Business

The Expendables

The plight of temporary workers in America.

Michael Grabell ProPublica Jun 2013 20min Permalink

Business

Taken for a Ride: Temp Agencies and Raiteros in Immigrant Chicago

How companies and large temp agencies benefit from—and tacitly collaborate with—an underworld of labor brokers, known as “raiteros,” who charge workers fees, pushing their pay below minimum wage.

Michael Grabell ProPubica Apr 2013 20min Permalink