July 31, 2006
Program targets migrant students' needs More Hearings, More Stalling, Say Democrats
They argue that House Republicans are using their new set of sessions on immigration to put off talks with the Senate and help reelection bids.
U.S. Puts Onus on Employers of Immigrants Chesco teachers visit Mexico to bridge cultural divide
Some teachers have gone south to learn more about Latino students. July 30, 2006
Drugs, vices kept laborers tied to camps Are farm workers scared off by immigration law? Immigration top election issue New ordinance worries farmers
Some area fruit and vegetable growers are holding their breath as local governments and the state consider ways to crack down on illegal immigrants. Migrant worker safety law may go national
Rupert man convicted on farm labor charge Mayor could provoke folks in a good way July 29, 2006
Fewer farmworkers in Pajaro Valley means acreage abandoned Martyred priest is unofficial patron of migrants
Saint said to have led many across the border safely July 28, 2006
GOP to conduct 21 more hearings
House leaders say they hope to have the legislation finished this year Republicans Near a Vote to Increase U.S. Wage House G.O.P. Planning Recess Hearings GOP to hold 3 immigration reform hearings in Texas Immigrant camps in canyon to be removed
Up to 300 men will be affected TIGHT BORDER KEY TO REFORM, HOUSE GOP SAYS Immigrant Rights Groups Split Over Senate Bill
House to Vote on Increase in Minimum Wage
Negotiations in Search of Pre-Recess Compromise on Reform of Private Pension Laws Break Off Georgia cities to host immigrant hearings
July 27, 2006
Immigration consensus found in poll New troops at US border, but the task is vast Mushroom farm faces closure Migrant issue is not dead in Avon Park
Sweet Onions Land in Sour Patch Amid Georgia Migrant Crackdown P.V. students to attend school on Chavez holiday July 26, 2006
Migrant farm workers' legacy lives on
Latinos helped create public service groups
Migration plan draws yawns GOP bill aims to break immigration deadlock Poll says voters want immigration reform
71% back enforcement, path to citizenship July 25, 2006
Avon Park Ordinance Fails
Councilwoman Brenda Gray switches vote on immigrant policy.
Florida City Rejects Stringent Law on Migrants Avon Park votes down immigrant ordinance
The proposal would have penalized those who do business with illegal workers.
AvonPark decides against anti-illegal immigrant law Avon Park Nixes Ban On Illegal Immigrants Immigration | Tough talk could go either way Schools help migrant students adjust Seasonal farmworker housing project planned for Geyserville July 24, 2006
A Rally Against 'Relief'
About 900 to 1,000 gather to oppose the ordinance up for final approval tonight. Huge Backlogs, Delays Feared Under Senate Immigration Plan Immigrant Advocates Protest Ordinance House debates seasonal labor bill
July 23, 2006
Vigil to protest immigrant act Republican Dispute on Immigration Bill Encompasses Even Its Name At border, speaker of House calls for improved security July 22, 2006
Attorney general urges Congress to find immigration compromise
July 21, 2006
Ag industry wilting under low unemployment
Migrant workers sue Seneca Foods Talk of guest worker program has familiar ring Indio residents Speaker of House visits Yuma July 20, 2006
Farmworker Sues Fresh Harvest
Attorneys say produce giant violated state and federal laws.
Grower urges temporary-worker program
IMMIGRATION: She tells lawmakers that farmers "can't survive" an enforcement-only plan. Farm sector urging temp worker program
U.S. agriculture depends on immigrant labor, House panel told
Migrants' advocates look to '07 for reform July 19, 2006
House immigration hearing blasts Senate measure
Republican, Democratic ire, and actions at local levels indicate foes' rising tide
Children's Exposure To Pesticides, Suggests Need For Family Education According To US Research Study finds Hispanic forest workers hold harder jobs with fewer benefits
Employment - The research, from the UO, emerges amid debate on the role immigrants play in the U.S. economy
Union federations want to bring illegal immigrants into the fold
In a 180-degree shift from the past, they call for legalizing guest workers. But some unions disagree. Immigration deepens House-Senate GOP divide
July 17, 2006
Tight labor market squeezing growers
July 16, 2006
People line up for hours for chance to get Mexican ID card
GOP Fears Fallout Of Immigration Split
Fight May Weaken Party, Some Say July 15, 2006 Farm community could get clean water
San Jerardo system plagued by high nitrate levels July 14, 2006
Immigration Issue Stirred Resentment, Hispanics Say Senate open to deal on migrants
No guest workers till border is secured
Putnam County closes troubled labor camp Putnam: Ease Up On Rule For Work
July 13, 2006 Guest worker program gets a boost Problems squeeze citrus crop House Leaders Intensify Debate on Immigration Sen. Specter: Built-in delays in immigration bill
Senate leaders say there's no need to concentrate strictly on enforcement first. Telamon provides fun, learning for migrant and seasonal workers’ kids House GOP hews to its tough line on immigration
Senate hearings set to highlight bill's perceived flaws July 12, 2006
Worker Deficit in '06-'07 Feared For Harvest Farmworker health center changes with times
New facility helps program meet its patients' needs
July 11, 2006
Krug accused of unfair firings
Siding with UFW, labor board to file complaint over employee practices Fear in the fields
Two of Michigan's largest industries -- agriculture and tourism -- worry about their livelihoods as the immigration debate unfolds.
GOP pushed on immigration reform
Influential group outlines challenge for party leaders Congressional candidate takes on federal immigration court fight
Citrus industry fears millions in losses to labor shortage
GOP leaders face heavy burden before recess Proposal May Pinch Growers
Homeland Security plans regulation to deter the hiring of illegal immigrants
General Speaks of Immigrant Father
Congressional Hearing Turns Personal
Olathe home to KKK chapter July 10, 2006
A good sign for migrants
Hammonton festival helps immigrants obtain health care
Labor Exodus Puts Squeeze on Orange Crop
A Florida Mayor Turns to an Immigration Curb to Fix a Fading City July 9, 2006
Migrant work camps offer few amenities
Access to services may depend on immigrants' legal status Cities Propose Immigration Penalties
Legal cloud hangs over labor contractor Clinton Speaks Out on Illegal Workers
Addressing the La Raza event, he calls the debate a divisive distraction. A taste of home July 8, 2006 Threat of Terrorist Crossings Is Stressed at Border Hearing Immigration policy grabs spotlight at border hearing Charles Krug winery fires union workers
UFW, labor relations board argue that company illegally refused to bargain over contract GOP Hearing Alleges Risks Of Terrorism Along Border
Democrats Say Event Is Bid To Score Political Points Funding, agents urged for border
Congressional hearing is held along the banks of Rio Grande
Helping the migrants
Seeking care involves many challenges despite efforts Clash at the border Migrant Ed. wins carry-over funds July 7, 2006
Union wrestles with uncertainty
Dudley group seeks to empower workers as N.C. farmers tackle rising costs
Mediator Can Impose Terms of Labor Pact
In a victory for farmworkers, a state appeals court upholds a 2002 law. A growers trade group calls it unconstitutional.
Court backs farm unions
Ruling upholds law allowing arbitrator to impose a contract.
July 6, 2006
Appeals court ruling favors farm labor on contract mediation
Law, long on books, curbs delaying tactic Duttons team with workers to buy homes
Farming family makes key employees homeowners by buying land with them Splits Over Immigration Reform On Display From Coast to Coast
How Eisenhower solved illegal border crossings from Mexico Farmers: Immigration Debate Misses Point
Tomato Grower Cannot Find Enough U.S. Workers
Border Bills Far Apart: 2,700 Miles
In a testy San Diego hearing, the House fashions the debate
around security. In Philadelphia, senators focus on the economy. Immigration compromise will hit farms Tensions high at House hearings
Instead of resolving rival reform bills in committee, GOP legislators hold field hearings. Democrats call that a stalling tactic. Immigration hearing draws cheers and jeers House and Senate Hold Immigration Hearings A slippery road to immigration law THE HOUSE: Just outside Mexico, GOP tries to rally public to tougher approach Immigration debate taken to both coasts Strict border rules on GOP's agenda
CRITICS CALL TALKS BIASED, ONE-SIDED DDT found in kids of farm-worker moms
Some exposed to chemical in Mexico
July 5, 2006
Guest workers underpaid, suit says
Few rights make him, others vulnerable, says Mexican forestry hand Fertile Common Ground
Farmworkers and growers are uniting against a common foe: price pressure.
Lending a hand to immigrants
But lawmakers aren't swayed by bricks, gloves Straw houses to serve seasonal workers
Forget traditional construction: This project is stacking the bales
Bush Signaling Shift in Stance on Immigration With Jobs to Do, Louisiana Parish Turns to Inmates July 4, 2006
Hearings begin on immigration
GOP EVENT IN SAN DIEGO CALLED ONE-SIDED
Specter starts in Phila. on immigration road trip Activists set to gather at immigration hearing in San Diego Congress' Immigration Fight Hits the Road
Starting in San Diego, public hearings will look at competing plans -- from a sharp slant.
Migrants, smugglers increasingly turn violent as U.S.
clamps down July 3, 2006
THE IMMIGRATION DEBATE
House leader praised on his tough stand
Constituents like principles that oppose Bush's program
Coloradan rides into immigration fray
Ind. rep calls her the Harriet Beecher Stowe of policy issue
Nuns' efforts aid Apopka farmworkers
Immigrants and ag money mix together in Senate race Enough, already! July 2, 2006
Editorial
Migrant workers' living conditions unacceptable in valley
Affected parties must jointly develop solution Roots of a dilemma
Out in the fields, farmers sweat out immigration issue From farmhand to farm owner Crab shops fear losing workers From the fields to college
Summer program puts migrnts' children on path to a higher education
July 1, 2006
A THORNY DILEMMA
Illegal immigrant crackdown threatens flower business Carlsbad migrant camp is torn down |