State starts investigation into farm company's records
Move made after worker claimed supervisor punched,
threatened him in dispute about hours worked

February 27, 2006
Agriculture dept. refuses settlement offer
 

Governors Stay Focused on the Border
Illegal immigration is a 'national issue,' one says.
They plan to meet with Bush and his Cabinet.
 

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
Political rift starts at border
Illegal immigrants in search of work
find a nation at odds over their presence
 

February 26, 2006
Agency likely to forfeit grant for farm worker housing
Without land for project, funding could be lost
 

HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
March to America
Thousands of desperate migrants flock
to Mexican town for the perilous trek north
 

February 25, 2006

Immigration Proposal Attacked From All Sides
A Republican senator's plan to grant illegal workers
temporary legal status angers disparate groups,
and could help split the GOP.
 

Migrant bill may trigger debate on migrants
A Republican senator's proposal could be starting point
for dealing with 11M illegal immigrants in U.S.
 

Senator Introduces Bill Creating Guest Worker Program

February 24, 2006
Panel: Farmworkers still need help

February 23, 2006
Rally cry: Immigrants not criminals
About 1,000 at Lee courthouse protest bill

that targets all in U.S. who are undocumented
 

Possible immigration crackdown stirs labor fears among farmers

'We Aren't Terrorists,' Protesters Proclaim

February 22, 2006

Social service providers to march against immigration law

Parents sue over migrant-education money

Revamping of Migrant Education Program Possible

Toss a tomato at fair-trade label

February 20, 2006
New state import: Thai farmworkers

Idaho senator champions immigration reform,

expects bill by early May

February 19, 2006
Grower faces record fines for pesticides
The state wants to know whether use of the toxic chemicals

led to birth defects in workers' babies

Illegal, essential, and in need

February 18, 2006
Advocates organize to plan national immigration reform
 

February 17, 2006
Apartments offer migrants hope
Complex opens 71 units in Fellsmere

February 16, 2006

Poison of Choice
EPA looks to beef up ban on methyl bromide and
replace it with another pesticide.
 

February 14, 2006
Farmworker Groups Sue FEMA Over Hurricane Disaster Aid
 

February 13, 2006
Farmers avoid migrants' union contract
Growers look outside of N.C. association to find workers

Union Takes New Tack in Organizing Effort at Pork-Processing Plant
 

February 12, 2006
Ripe Berries, Weary Hands, Strong Hopes
 

February 11, 2006
Growers work to prove fields SAFE for workers

Evans case motion filed to suppress warrant evidence

U.S. Officials Defend Ploys to Catch Immigrants

February 10, 2006

Editorial
Migrant politics FSU med school shows the way Historically the
Florida Legislature has shown almost less than no interest in
migrant workers' health, education or safety.
 

Does the U.S. need a migrant worker program?
 

February 9, 2006
Tougher human trafficking laws call for broader probes, assets' seizure

February 8, 2006
Brewster school district TB testing singles out migrant workers' kids
Action taken without state, county consultation

February 7, 2006
Catholic Charities Builds Migrant Housing
 

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Farmworker safety proposals face tough sell

Farmworker housing:

Vista Hermosa scene of celebratory groundbreaking

February 6, 2006
Moved to give up a migrant lifestyle
The high cost of a nomadic existence led some

migrant workers to decide to stay put.

No one benefited more than their children.

Availability of workers increasingly
critical to agriculture's viability

February 5, 2006
Next to farm, coal mine a haven

February 4, 2006
First step taken toward tomato certification

Migrant group to rally Feb. 22
Workers to protest legislation with a labor stopp
 

Burr reassures farmers on migrant labor
Changes urged on immigration

February 3, 2006
Douglas: Illegal farm workers present dilemma

Cabrillo Economic Development breaks ground on farmworker housing

Experts address slavery
Agencies praised at seminar for efforts against trafficking

Experts: Awareness, training are key weapons to

stop modern-day slavery

PUTTING DOWN ROOTS

As Tobacco Production Rises, Need For Affordable Labor Increases
Farmers, U.S. Senator Say Immigration Reform Needed

February 2, 2006
Parishioners Fast to Protest Migrant Bill
  Dolores Mission Church fears pending federal legislation

targets those who aid illegal workers.