Current
Research Interests
This
past summer I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Mudziviri Nziramasanga
to conduct research entitled "'Everything is Fine': The impact
NAFTA has had on Mexican Labor Conditions." I presented
my work at the 2nd annual Washington State University McNair Research
Symposium and the 10th annual Ronald E. McNair National Research
Conference. I hope to also present at the NACCS conference in
spring 2002.
Abstract
The purpose of the project was to explore whether employment
in the maquiladora materiallyimproved the welfare of employees
when compared to their previous occupations. I collected data
on current wages and non-wage benefits as well as other conditions
of employment. I also gathered information on previous employment
and where it was located, educational attainment, family size
and location. I also used qualitative measures. Although maquiladoras
increased job opportunities, my preliminary findings show no improvements
in welfare.
