Wage and Hour violations

Outdoor carnivals, with their thrill rides, the carousel, cotton candy and arcade games, connote fun and happiness.  But for the immigrant workers employed in the U.S. carnival and fair industry, happiness and fun don't describe their employment situation. "They treat us like dogs." "Sometimes we work 20-hour days, and even if it's raining...there's no time to rest doing this kind of work." "He called us '[f***ing] Mexicans or [f***ing] tortillas." "I worked 98 hours a week, and earned $2 per hour.  I could take a brief break during the day, but only to go to the bathroom or eat." "We couldn'…