Uline turned to Mexico to staff warehouses, but paid them a fraction of US workers, sources say

12/02/2025 11:00 The Guardian

At company owned by a Trump mega-donor, workers brought from Mexico earned per day about the same as their US counterparts were paid by the hourUline, a Wisconsin-based office supply company owned by one of Donald Trump’s biggest financial backers, paid workers it brought from Mexico to work at its US warehouses just a fraction of what their US counterparts were paid, according to four sources who spoke to the Guardian.The workers from Mexico earned per day about the same as their US counterparts were paid by the hour, according to the American and Mexican sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of nervousness about speaking out publicly against the company. One pay stub, which was seen by the Guardian, showed that a Mexican worker was paid about $38 per day, plus a weekly bonus of about $225 before taxes. Separately, they were also paid daily food expenses.Do you have a tip on this story? Please email: US.Investigations@theguardian.com Continue reading...

Continua a leggere su "The Guardian"
Altre notizie da "The Guardian"
BREAKING NEWS
30/12 04:12 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,405 30/12 04:12 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,405 30/12 03:25 - How growing up in war really affects an 11-year-old 30/12 01:21 - Ukraine denies drone attack on Putin's residence 30/12 01:18 - Russia Threatens to Harden Its Stance on Ukraine 30/12 00:12 - Russia's losses in Ukraine rise faster than ever, as US pushes for peace deal 30/12 00:08 - Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly' 30/12 00:01 - Tony Blair’s government discussed how to influence John Howard to commit Australian troops to Iraq war 30/12 00:01 - ‘Too complacent’: how Blair’s advisers misjudged his disastrous WI speech 30/12 00:01 - Brown’s allies could wreck Labour’s 2005 election hopes, Mandelson warned 30/12 00:01 - A&Es in ‘big trouble’ because of ‘normalised’ corridor care, says leading UK medic 29/12 23:27 - Ice Storm Makes Travel Dangerous in Parts of New York and New England 29/12 23:00 - Hamas will have ‘hell to pay’ if it fails to disarm, Trump warns after Netanyahu meeting 29/12 22:38 - Foreign states condemn Ukrainian attack on Putin’s residence 29/12 22:36 - Kyiv rejects Russia’s claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence 29/12 22:36 - Kyiv rejects Russia’s claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence 29/12 22:20 - China launches military drills off Taiwan after U.S. approves arms package 29/12 21:55 - Tensions flare between Russia and Ukraine after Trump’s peace talks 29/12 21:29 - Russia Threatens to Toughen Its Stance on Ending the War in Ukraine 29/12 21:17 - The EU has everything to gain from peace. Why does it keep insisting on war? 29/12 21:12 - For Zelensky, Just Keeping Trump Talking About Ukraine Peace Deal Counts as a Win 29/12 20:46 - Trump, Pressing Ahead on Ukraine-Russia Talks, Confronts Difficult Realities 29/12 20:39 - Russian politicians react to Ukrainian drone attack on Putin residence 29/12 20:34 - ‘This is just the beginning’: Russian experts comment on latest Trump-Zelensky meeting 29/12 20:18 - Trump ‘very angry’ about Ukrainian attack on Putin’s residence 29/12 19:57 - Alleged strikes on Vladimir Putin residence 'not good', Trump says 29/12 19:35 - Zelenskyy accuses Russia of trying to sabotage peace talks with ‘typical Russian lies’ 29/12 19:33 - Netanyahu meets Trump in US amid fears of Israeli regional offensives 29/12 19:24 - Russia says Ukraine attacked Putin's home, Kyiv calls this 'lie' 29/12 18:48 - Trump threatens Hamas, warns Iran of more strikes after Netanyahu talks 29/12 18:48 - Trump threatens Hamas, warns Iran of more strikes after Netanyahu talks 29/12 18:09 - Zelenskyy denies Russian claim of Ukrainian strike on Putin residence 29/12 18:09 - Zelenskyy denies Russian claim of Ukrainian strike on Putin residence 29/12 18:08 - Ukraine war: Zelenskyy denies Russian accusation that Putin’s residence was attacked by Ukrainian drones – as it happened 29/12 18:00 - Number of people who say Britons must be born in UK is rising, study shows 29/12 17:46 - News24 | Zelensky says Russia using 'dangerous statements' to 'undermine' Ukraine-US diplomacy 29/12 17:40 - Trump offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee as part of peace plan, Zelenskyy says 29/12 17:23 - News24 | US pledges $2bn for UN aid, with 'adapt, shrink or die' warning 29/12 17:21 - German arms exports to Ukraine down significantly – data 29/12 17:12 - The War Room newsletter: Mega edition—you ask, I answer 29/12 17:12 - Why the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is a sticking point in Ukraine peace talks 29/12 16:53 - Ukraine hit by fresh energy sector corruption probe 29/12 16:37 - Ukraine: Theatre in Mariupol reopens after three years 29/12 16:16 - Here’s how 2025 killed old-school diplomacy 29/12 16:08 - Trump and Putin hold ‘positive’ call on Ukraine – White House 29/12 15:34 - Ukrainian soldiers target Russian drones with rifles 29/12 15:34 - Ukrainian soldiers target Russian drones with rifles 29/12 15:05 - SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4bn in move to deepen ties to AI 29/12 14:42 - Chinese military drills a warning to 'separatist forces' and 'external interference' in Taiwan 29/12 14:30 - Trump updates: US president meets with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu 29/12 14:30 - Trump updates: US president meets with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu 29/12 14:24 - Hospitals warned end-of-life care crisis threatening treatment 29/12 14:21 - Panamean monument honouring China's contribution to Canal torn down 29/12 14:21 - The Status of the 20-Point Peace Plan for Ukraine 29/12 14:20 - This is what happened after recent Netanyahu meetings with US Presidents 29/12 14:20 - This is what happened after recent Netanyahu meetings with US Presidents 29/12 14:11 - Ukraine: What is blocking the peace deal negotiations? 29/12 13:59 - Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive 29/12 13:53 - UK medical regulator warns against buying weight-loss jabs from social media channels 29/12 13:49 - US offered Ukraine 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky says 29/12 13:40 - China launches live-fire drills around Taiwan simulating blockade of major ports 29/12 13:38 - Is claim Ukraine deal is ‘95% done’ just another empty assertion from Trump? 29/12 13:10 - More than 100,000 air passengers will face delays over China drills, Taiwan warns 29/12 13:10 - European military stocks slump as Trump signals Ukraine peace deal close 29/12 12:48 - Boss of Everyman cinema chain departs weeks after profit warning 29/12 12:43 - US offered Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee, Zelensky said after talks with Trump 29/12 12:00 - ‘Cities need nature to be happy’: David Attenborough seeks out London’s hidden wildlife 29/12 11:55 - Chinese drills around Taiwan after US and Japan show support towards the island 29/12 11:46 - China holds military drills around Taiwan as warning to 'separatist forces' 29/12 11:39 - Heavy snow forecast for parts of UK as weather warning issued 29/12 11:39 - Myanmar pro-military party claims win in controversial election 29/12 11:30 - Russia may gain more than lose from a US intervention in Venezuela 29/12 11:30 - Russia may gain more than lose from a US intervention in Venezuela 29/12 11:19 - Influx of cheap Chinese imports could drive down UK inflation, economists say 29/12 11:00 - Japanese town reeling from year of record bear encounters 29/12 10:59 - Video: Trump and Zelenskyy hail ‘progress’ on Russia-Ukraine peace plan 29/12 10:59 - Video: Trump and Zelenskyy hail ‘progress’ on Russia-Ukraine peace plan 29/12 10:54 - Ukraine talks: Peace plan '90% agreed' as Trump hosts Zelensky 29/12 10:27 - John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025' 29/12 10:20 - Trump reveals whether he anticipates a trip to Ukraine 29/12 10:14 - Thorny questions remain despite positive meeting reports from Trump and Zelensky 29/12 10:13 - Winter rains flood camps, worsening living conditions for displaced Gazans 29/12 09:47 - Weather tracker: Polar wind set to end warmth in US south and midwest 29/12 09:46 - FBI chief threatens deportations over alleged $110mn fraud scheme 29/12 08:53 - Winter Storm Batters Minnesota, Bringing ‘Potentially Life-Threatening Travel Conditions’ 29/12 08:30 - Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia claims to have seized village in Donetsk 29/12 08:30 - Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia claims to have seized village in Donetsk 29/12 08:23 - Myanmar's pro-military party 'winning a majority' in junta-run poll, official says 29/12 08:18 - Trump says ‘tough’ issues remain for Ukraine peace deal after meeting Zelenskyy in Florida 29/12 07:58 - Air passengers warned of higher fares as regional airports face bigger tax bills 29/12 07:33 - Chinese aircraft and navy conduct drills around Taiwan in warning against 'external interference' 29/12 06:19 - Live: Putin hails Russian progress in 'liberating' Donbas, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions 29/12 06:00 - Third of Reform UK’s council leaders have expressed vaccine-sceptic views 29/12 05:25 - Three war fronts on the agenda as Netanyahu set for talks with Trump 29/12 03:27 - Trump and Zelensky strike hopeful tone after talks as hurdles remain 29/12 02:44 - China launches drills around Taiwan in ‘stern warning’ to external forces 29/12 02:44 - China launches drills around Taiwan in ‘stern warning’ to external forces 29/12 01:54 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,404 29/12 01:54 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,404 29/12 01:05 - Trump and Zelensky appear more upbeat - but show little evidence that peace is near for Ukraine