July 31, 2007
Can Business Solve the Immigration Mess?
After the federal government failed to pass immigration reform, states and cities are looking to companies to address the issue 2 plead guilty to contracting farm labor without license
July 30, 2007
Pesticide link to autism suspected
A state study suggests two farm sprays may raise chances of having a child with the disorder. Illegal immigration to U.S. flourishes in desert
July 29, 2007 Expert says immigration shift is near Lawyer is warning businesses To get the necessary skills, agriculture looks overseas Migrant school offers seasonal instruction Migrant teens at higher risk to fail Migrant children challenge schools You can't eat what they don't pick Ave Maria University awards full scholarships to two Immokalee High students
One of the students undocumented, ineligible for grants or federal aid FARMER CITY — Surrounded by corn about as tall as she is, Kali McMullen trudges through a muddy field and pulls off the top part of a corn stalk. July 28, 2007 Idea floated to name street after Cesar Chavez A source of hope for migrants July 27, 2007
Senate OKs border bill
Hazleton immigrant law voided by judge
Migrant hot line stirs up Hispanic leaders U.S.-born kids were in foster care as parents fought deportation UFW loses second local vineyard Workers at Kunde-owned vineyard in Windsor vote to decertify union, saying promised benefits did not materialize July 26, 2007 Immigration situation = 'agrivation' For many Mexicans, migration is a two-way street Senators trade jabs over border security bill $3 billion legislation gets bogged down in political wrangling GOP border bill fails in Senate Amid bickering, the $3-billion plan is derailed by Democrats, who oppose far-reaching enforcement measures. Claim pesticides sickened Tulare Co. workers probed Border security proposal doesn't fly Senators reject GOP attempt to add enforcement measures to spending bill. July 25, 2007 Migrant family seeks pay from Wood County grower Senators seek to move farm worker provision without reigniting war Labor violations cost farms Inspectors find workers’ comp, other infractions ACTION ON SANTIAGO MURDER July 24, 2007 Minimum wage called elusive for some As the federal pay baseline is raised for the first time in a decade, some analysts say it isn't enforced strictly enough. Impending crackdown on illegals suspected July 23, 2007 Temporary Workers, Lasting Impact Migration a two-way street for some Mexicans Working in U.S. gives chance to save money K-State seeks grant for migrant program U.S. Education Department denied KU’s request for similar funding last year Agriculture dependent on migrant workers Poor housing plagues migrant workers July 22, 2007 How migrant labor helps local farms survive Living in the shadows: An illegal immigrant tells what life is like and why he's going home Mexicans in Florida share a rite of death July 21, 2007 Ag worker bill revived after defeat of immigration reform Grape harvester illustrates mechanics of labor debates A harvester joins the immigration debate, taking its makers with it July 20, 2007 Bush suggests lack of guest-worker program could trigger labor shortages Heat rules ignored, workers say Employers 'laugh at the law' on outdoor protection, farm labor groups contend. Editorial Immigration Non-Harvest July 19, 2007
Farmers Hurt By Lack of Immigration Reform
Assert rights, activists urge immigrants
Illegal residents are counseled on how to avoid detention
Clock ticking for guest workers
Small businesses press for extension of seasonal visa program Groups meet for clarity on new immigration partnership
July 18, 2007 Parade lawsuit dropped; fee waived Farmworker honored for rescuing coworker Workforce reduction: Hundreds of Pilgrim's Pride employees face layoffs if they can't produce paperwork to verify their legal status July 17, 2007 United Farm Workers sign first Oregon contract It is state's largest agricultural work agreement to date Idaho Farmers Seeing Labor Shortage Interns hit the Fields Study helps identify migrant and seasonal farm workers' needs Boardman dairy, laborers approve pact
Collective bargaining - The first such large contract in the state could open the way for other farmworkers July 16, 2007 Threemile Canyon Farms Signs Union Agreement Potential deportees lying low LACK OF IMMIGRATION POLICY COULD HARVEST TROUBLE July 14, 2007 Growers blame Global Horizons for labor violations Yakima Valley farmworkers win $1.8 million in lawsuit Skagit County migrant workers have better housing July 13, 2007 Ag labor union creation bill OK'd Assembly passes measure to let workers sign cards instead of voting in secret. Program introduces migrant workers to possibility of attending college Heat deaths on farms draw little notice Quincy school caters to children of migrant workers Dreams of steady work fade for Hispanic workers Suit yields $1.9 million in damages July 12, 2007 Fair provides free medical screenings to migrant workers Gregoire to work on open border Center for migrant children half-filled July 11, 2007 For farmers, inmates step in for migrants Bill would honor UFW founder Chavez Measure aims to preserve key sites in labor leader's life. Immigration interests look to new ways to satisfy concerns Recognition for Cesar Chavez advances The House approves legislation to give national status to key locales in the farmworker leader's life. DOC pilot program working well Farmers, inmates happy; a second crew will be out in the fields today. July 10, 2007 Bridgeton sued over May Day parade fee Farmer Who Underpaid U.S. Workers Fined Dairymen, growers learn that warrants aren't required for raids July 9, 2007 Greenfield migrant ed shines From aquarium to Washington, D.C., they're on the move Workers Say Pesticides Made Them Sterile Farmers fear strict laws, lack of reform may spark labor shortage The migrant trail through Mexico As the debate over immigration policies continues in the United States, the number of illegal immigrants heading to the US shows little sign of decreasing. Migrants, industry hope for a reprieve Immigration debate finds itself in play Advocacy groups are using video and board games to advance their agendas and influence public opinion. College filled her mind and heart July 8, 2007 Immigration Groups Slow the Push for Change July 7, 2007 Grant helps migrant students Program helps more students qualify for college Farmers eye immigration bill SPECIAL REPORT: Immigrant job safety July 6, 2007
Migrant Head Start program arrives in Fallon
July 5, 2007 Thai workers in Utah caught up in human trafficking probe Asian community rallies for aid July 4, 2007
Gilbert farmer: Migrant-hire law will hurt agriculture
July 3, 2007 House Republicans vow to take the offensive on immigration Governor OKs toughest migrant-hire law in U.S. Napolitano cites inaction by Congress U.S. Wheat Farmers Face Grim Harvests as Immigration Bill Dies July 2, 2007 Migrant student numbers dip Migrant education program serves important role for many students Businesses target failed immigration bill Community Says 'Thank You' to Farmworkers July 1, 2007
Enforcement effort continues against illegal immigrants
Assessing documentation creates a challenge for farmers Help wanted: Farms can't fill jobs Texas economy braces for immigration bill impact After Bill’s Fall, G.O.P. May Pay in Latino Votes Immigration proved too hot to handle It seemed like the time was right for reform, but a lot has changed since the 1986 overhaul.
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