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.Welcome to our website on the Bracero Program. The Bracero Program was stared in 1942 at the start of World War II and ended in 1964. United States and Mexico agree on the use of temporary war time relief workers to come to the United States from Mexico. The program started in Stockton, California on August 4, 1942. Both governments agree on four terms that would serve as the general guidelines for the Bracero Program:

 

Mexican contracted workers would not engage in U.S. military service.

Mexicans entering the U.S. under provisions of the agreement would not be subject to discriminatory acts.

 The workers would be guaranteed transportation, living expenses, and repatriation along the lines established under Article 29 of the Mexican labor laws.

Mexicans entering under the agreement would not be employed either to displace domestic workers or to reduce their wages.

 

During the 22 years in which the program was in place it brought nearly 4.5 million workers (numbers vary) to the United States. The workers went to 30 different states with three states seeing the most workers; California, Arizona, and Texas.

Please feel free to explore the Bracer Program by clicking on the links on the right side of your screen. Thank you and enjoy.