December 31, 2006
Border crackdown spurs smuggling
'Coyotes' have become more necessary to cross, increasing their profits
Hispanic Teenagers Join Southern Mainstream
December 30, 2006
Rain Is The Last Straw For Berries
Cost of fence along U.S.-Mexico border pegged at $60 billion
The latest estimate is 10 times higher than earlier expected. Even more would be needed to purchase land.
December 28, 2006
Name The Surprise Threat To Florida's Citrus Industry Impact of Guard on border is unclear
December 27, 2006
Charities linked to UFW are cleared
Procedures should be changed to avoid any further appearance of impropriety, the attorney general says.
December 26, 2006
Bipartisan Effort to Draft Immigration Bill For Christmas, they give
Volunteers help make “Christmas in Immokalee” memorable for families of migrant workers
December 25, 2006
Study links pesticide to learning disorder Hurricane set back dreams
Pahokee family lost trailer, a life they had just begun
December 24, 2006
Meatpacking industry has a long history of reliance on immigrant laborer Farm worker apartments break new ground in state
Warren County affordable-housing complex is first of kind in Tennessee
Chapel in the trees victim of alien hunt
Squatters’ church evicted from wealthy canyon
Immigrants Go From Farms to Jails, and a Climate of Fear Settles In
Fruit industry part of debate over workers' health care
December 23, 2006
Too many farm labor contractors fail to register with state
December 22, 2006
Nursery to pay $150,000 to five former Haitian employees
December 21, 2006
When there's no harvest, Second Harvest always on hand to help
December 20, 2006
Farm-worker housing could come to Wapato Lawmakers use Swift raids to bolster locked-in positions Activists Urge City to Become a “Sanctuary”
December 19, 2006
Nun finds hope in faith after crash
December 18, 2006
Immigrant Labor Or Machines?
December 17, 2006
Democrats divided on immigration law reform Carlitos enters wonderful twos
December 16, 2006
Donation helps migrant association assist kids Meat plant raids may spur reform
Immigration agents pick up 1,282 workers suspected of being in the U.S. illegally
December 15, 2006
Prototype for migrant housing deemed too expensive Immigrant rights groups hopeful that reform package will pass U.S. meat industry is rattled by raids
Raids at meatpacking plants are triggering calls for reform.
Farm Worker Village to get $9.2M federal makeover
December 14, 2006
Raids draw skepticism from both sides in immigation debate Swift raid largest in American history
RAID AFTERMATH: SCOPE OF ARRESTS
9 percent of company work force arrested Farmworker housing wins zoning OK
December 13, 2006
State guest worker numbers up 500% Farmworker Camp Plan OK'd
December 12, 2006
Catholics decry plight of farm workers Bishops go to bat for farmworkers Starr strikers remember landmark walkout
December 11, 2006
Catholic leaders seek workers' rights East Manatee church brings holiday smiles to the faces of migrant families at Falkner Farms December 10, 2006
Survivors of '66 farm workers strike will meet to assess their legacy
Feds targeting employers of illegal workers
December 9, 2006
Worker lack leads to swan song
December 8, 2006
Report: Immigrants aid economy, but strain local services Strayhorn tallies impact of illegal immigration
She figures a boost to the state but a high cost to local governments Labor rules frustrate farmers Illegal immigration's give-and-take
Study: Their taxes lift state, but services drain counties Stronger, tougher, better: new homes provide solution for migrant workers
December 7, 2006
Air samples' pesticide levels raise concern Fruit Growers Urged to Change Pesticides
FARM SCENE: Fruit Growers Urged to Use Pesticide Alternatives as Some Chemicals Are Phased Out
Report shows extent of Mexican workers' northward migration
Perry: Idea of border fence 'preposterous' Perry softens tone on border
He calls wall on Mexico boundary 'preposterous,' pushes for plan for guest workers Shorthanded
Foreign pickers aren't getting through the post-9/11 barricades to harvest U.S. crops Advocate for immigrants will be honored with city award
December 6, 2006
Preschoolers buy, wrap gifts for migrant kids Study: Migrant workers need better services
Findings will be used to obtain federal funds for improvements
Bangor: Maine employers complain of costs to hire foreign workers Manatee growers fund new housing Cesar Chavez To Be Inducted Into California Hall Of Fame Migrant in limbo, but still in U.S. Farmworkers get OK to challenge FEMA's aid decisions in trial Head Start provides parents peace of mind Migrant workers play significant roles in area counties
Oceana tops in migrant populations in area Labor Shortage Spurs Orchard Mechanization Migrant in limbo, but still in U.S.
December 5, 2006
DHS Plan for 'Virtual' Border Fence Still Has Gaps
December 3, 2006
Tobacco transition
Labor shortage may hinder growers from capitalizing on solid demand Plan to bus children of migrant workers generates hope and concern
Children of farmworkers would go to Lakewood Ranch school
December 2, 2006
A family struggles in adopted country
Farmworker group offers help Immigration reform ends unresolved for ’06 Ag crew boss suspected of rape
December 1, 2006
Gala to honor Hispanic achievers
Migrant workers subjected to horrible living conditions
Congregation collecting clothing, toys for migrant farmworker community
Oregon agricultural wages remain among highest in U.S.
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