April 29, 2007
Don't march or rally on boycott day, activists counsel region's immigrants Hundreds rally for immigration reform in Houston Bush takes another run at the border
Speaking in Miami, he raises the immigration issue in a bid to regain some momentum on domestic policy.
Feelings mixed as marches near
May Day plans stir both eagerness and concern. L.A. braces for throngs at the two events, which reflect the splintering of migrant-rights activists.
Moving in and moving on
Analysts: Tough political road for immigration reform Scores march in St. Helena for immigration reform A festive support group of hundreds
Immigrants find strength in numbers at Solidarity Sunday
Valley Hispanics debate direction of rally PLANTING SEASON
Spring heralds return to the fields April 28, 2007
Immigrant workers to rally Tuesday
Carlsbad panel supports shelter 'concept' for farmworkers
April 27, 2007
Anniversary of big immigation march subdued New Pesticide Restrictions Harvest is great but workers may be few
Farmers wonder if laborers will return to the growing fields
April 26, 2007
The urgent need for AgJOBS legislation
April 25, 2007 Protect FLOC staff, panel tells Mexico Swift exec blasts federal program for doing a poor job at weeding out illegal employees Supes want cities to help cover farmworkers camp costs April 24, 2007
Immigrant activists plan repeat May 1 rally UT helps migrant students gain education
April 23, 2007
Good farm hands hard to find
Central Valley farmers fear shortage of migrant workers will affect harvest United on immigration, Democrats divide voters Immigration issue fuels season of back-room deals
Letter from Washington: Senators meeting with White House officials to try and reach agreement on a bill.
Another migrant worker killed in Orange County
School boycott, march pushed for May 1 Guest-Worker Debate: Human or Mechanical Labor?
April 22, 2007
Job raids dampen plans for rallies
Organizers say fewer immigrants will turn out this May 1.
April 20, 2007
FLOC pushes for action in man's slaying
Union leader believes death in Mexico tied to corruption Monte Vista raid shakes Colorado's farm groups
Immigration agents arrest 22 at potato plant
No funds for farmworker transit planned
April 19, 2007
Fatal car crash in Boynton leads to deportation risk for 39 immigrants Fla. lawmaker: Shift blame for illegal immigrants to employers FLOC Expects Mexican Police Report on Santiago Rafael Cruz's Murder Woman dies after bus toting migrants hits her
Agencies answer farm workers' plea
Winter freeze creates difficult times for many After McDonald’s Victory, Labor Activists Target Burger King
April 18, 2007
Congress working on immigration, again Farmworker Coalition Returns Triumphant
April 17, 2007
What's the big deal about an extra penny?
Nothing. Unless you pick this: Group calls for migrant rallies
April 16, 2007
Bipartisan immigrant bill called a 'lie'
Tucson rights group says legalization path in plan is too strict
Bush, Business Target Republicans in Last-Ditch Immigration Try
April 15, 2007
Braceros monument pays tribute to Lompoc's pioneering farmworkers Editorial
Pickers get this break
Spring brings farm labor troubles to Michigan Chavez march lauds labor icon Immigration bill gets mixed reaction
Supporters, opponents question its effectiveness. Impact of immigrant marches uncertain Immigrants get promise of reforms
Bill will pass, Emanuel tells rally
April 14, 2007
Bishop praises farmworker deal
McDonald's agreed to pay more for tomatoes to help the pickers Farmworker advocates protest Burger King
April 13, 2007
Union rep's slaying called revenge
Sean Mattson
Express-News Mexico Correspondent Immigration bill turns less friendly to millions of illegals Farmers Feel Labor Shortage Immigration Reform Has A Shot In 2007, But No Sure Thing
April 12, 2007
Immigration, drug abuse, environment are key conference issues Cannon addresses immigration Immigrant needs, woes: Cannon meets in Utah about the AgJobs bill Farmers put their hopes on guest-worker program
They say under the fed's present plan they are losing production Fielding convicts
Is Pueblo County's new prisoner labor program a solution to farmers' staffing woes or a shortsighted mistake? April 11, 2007
FLOC worker from Toledo killed in Mexico
Farm-labor union employee killed in Mexico
Toledo organization unpopular for aiding migrant workers Housing agency hopes for all-time highs at farmworker camps
April 10, 2007
McDonald's to pay penny more per pound of tomatoes Bush renews border-law pitch McDonald’s, farmworkers agree to pay hike Bush touts 4-point border plan
President again pays visit to Yuma area, hails improvements
McDonald's ups tomato ante
Chain agrees to pay workers who pick its tomatoes a penny more per pound
Migrants harvest tiny raise, big win
McDonald's case could set standard
April 9, 2007
President Renewing Efforts on Immigration
Plan for Overhaul Faces Battle in Divided Congress BUSH PUSHES 'GUEST' WORK Bush giving 'guest workers' another shot McDonald's agrees to increase pay for workers who harvest its tomatoes
April 8, 2007
Migrant march in LA protests Bush proposal National honor for Cesar Chavez is pushed
Two bills in Congress seek a monument to the farmworker icon. 'It's time,' Rep. Hilda Solis says.
Two shot in extortion of farmworkers
April 7, 2007
Community to help migrant workers
Tents, sleeping bags and blankets are needed.
Avondale mushroom workers vote against union; some vow appeal State lawmakers consider health care for legal immigrant children April 6, 2007
Families feel the freeze squeeze
With no work, some fear losing their homes Activist urges MJC students to build on Chávez's work
April 5, 2007
STRUGGLE TO FIND TENANTS
Agency hopes change of hands will help fill farmworker complex Bush heading back to border
Nearly year after boosting troops in Yuma, operation has mixed reviews
NOT ENOUGH IMMIGRANTS
April 4, 2007
Border policy tension mounts
April 3, 2007
State explains rules for farmers, farmworkers Remembering the leader of the struggle
Saturday's march and rally to honor Cesar Chavez began at City Hall
Work permit measure floated Border cops favor worker program Bush, GOP senators trim border fence goal
April 2, 2007
Salinas march, rally call for immigration reform
Event marks anniversary of the birth of Cesar Chavez Residents honor Cesar Chavez on birthday at local park HAPPY 80TH, CESAR
Rally, march mark farmworker leader's legacy
Official pushes for immigrant work permit
Chico lawmaker says bill is a 'stopgap measure' until federal government figures out its stance and acts on illegal immigration
April 1, 2007
Marches keep Chavez's goals alive
In San Jose and elsewhere, rallies celebrate the life of the civil rights leader
Marchers honor civil rights, labor activist César Chávez
Sixth annual event draws more than 100 people Chávez marchers fewer but just as vocal Leaping through language barrier Marchers pay tribute to farmworkers' strife March celebrates life, spirit of farm union founder 150 march in memory of Cesar Chavez La Causa Lives ; March in memory of Cesar Chavez Lasting tribute to Chavez
Playground takes shape in Salinas
One year after students walked out Marching for change
Sacramento events celebrate life of Cesar Chavez as they call for action to carry on his work
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