Migrant Workers

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. They live on abandoned boats next to Yellow river where Shizuishan Power plant and steel plant are located behind. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/06/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Li Derong, 55, moved metal pipe. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687B

06/05/07, Inner Mongolia, China- A truck crossed Yellow River on a floating bridge, connected with several barges. Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Truck drivers prefer to use this bridge over the regular bridge near by due to the cheaper toll. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Ruan You, 25, also from Luzhou, welded a part of barge as Ruan Shusheng, 50, left, waited with a hammer. The smoke stacks behind are Shizuishan Power plant and steel palnt. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/06/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Workers watched as the barge was moved to Yellow river. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687B

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Li Derong, 55, front, and Nang Qiang, 37, painted the side of the barge. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Li Derong, 55, going back to his room on the abandoned boat after washing. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Workers played cards after dinner. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Chen Guochao, 53, right, and Chen Zhongxing, 55, during dinner time after work. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Ding Kui, 36, left, also from Luzhou, welded a part of the barge. The next day, the barge was moved to the bridge. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Ding Kui, 36, also from Luzhou, front, carried a hammer on the barge. The next day, the barge was moved to the bridge. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/06/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Electric workers removed power cables in order to clear the space for the cranes so that the cranes can move the barge to the water. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687B

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Ruan You, 25, went to bed after dinner. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/06/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. The barge was placed between the floating bridge. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687B

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Nang Qiang, 37, needed more food for dinner. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. A worker drank beer during the dinner. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A

06/05/07, Shizuishan, Ningxia Province, China- Migrant workers from Luzhou, Szechuan Province worked on a barge that will be used to connect a floating bridge on Yellow river between Inner Mongolia Province and Ningxia Province. Chen Guochao, 53, right, rested with his colleague after dinner as smokes rose from Shizuishan power plant and steel plant in the background. Photo Credit: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Assignment# 30044687A