Episode 6 of 7

Labor Management

When
1870
Where
Cuba
Part of
Chinese indentured laborers arrive in Cuba

By 1870, enganchadores managed contracts for Chinese coolies in Cuadrillas.

By 1870, labor contractors called enganchadores were used to manage and negotiate the contracts for Chinese Coolies in organised labour squads called Cuadrillas. The enganchador negotiated all terms of work for his squad and handled all aspects of employment for the workers.

Sources

  1. Coolie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26

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