March 31, 2007
Chavez legacy remembered in celebrations
Editorial
Republicans undermine Chávez tribute
Cesar Chavez march honors the fight for migrant workers
ˇViva Cesar Chávez!
Cesar Chavez comes to life for students via gardening Students march for a Chavez Day
About 500 converged on City Hall to promote the honor for the late labor leader and other causes. Turnout was smaller than last year's 40,000.
Students rally for Chavez holiday 'Viva La Causa' -- Chavez remembered How labor leader inspired, empowered
Legacy of Cesar Chavez: Six stories of changed lives
Redlands honors Chavez
Actor Ed Begley Jr. on hand to celebrate icon
Immigration debate taken to Ellis Island March 30, 2007
Classes on Chavez holiday bother some students Cesar Chavez pilgrimage set for April 14 Guest-Worker Program Part of Government's Immigration Plan Women guilty in migrant workers case Scholarship helps migrant students further education Labor leader's life honored
Hispanic community not deterred by rain in observing holiday
Honoring a Valley hero
Fresno program celebrates Cesar Chavez as his birthday approaches. GOP immigration plan favors workers over relatives
The Senate proposal comes with strict stipulations that some advocacy groups say aren't feasible.
Cesar Chavez recalled firsthand at college forum Remembering Cesar Chavez Funding woes stall paychecks: Delmarva Rural Ministries CEO discusses difficulties Remembering Cesar with Reverence and Realism
March 29, 2007
Farm workers to march in memory of Cesar Chavez
Union will commemorate labor advocate
White House works behind the scenes for immigration reform
The administration has been meeting with key Republican senators to devise a consensus plan aimed at garnering wide GOP support.
March 28, 2007
Farmworker struck by machinery César Chávez: His spirit is still leading Judge criticizes state rules in Ag-Mart pesticide case
March 27, 2007
Immigrant-rights leaders say latest bill needs work Chavez still relevant today
Students and others praise UFW pioneer at luncheon.
March to mark Chavez's birthday
The event is also a rally for immigration reform Chavez's sister continues his drive to help others
March 26, 2007 Immigration Dance: Two Steps Forward, Two Steps Back
Bush wants it badly -- so do business leaders -- and many Democrats and Republicans are on board. So what's the problem? Immigrant groups rally in L.A.
L.A.: Rival groups mark first anniversary of massive march. New Immigration Bill Debuts, Activists Express Cautious Optimism
March 25, 2007
César Chávez: Yes, he did Community set to celebrate Chavez Dorm reform March 24, 2007
Looking back, moving ahead
Organizers of last year's huge immigrant rights rally in L.A. reflect on successes and goals as they ready for Sunday's anniversary events.
March 23, 2007
Immigration reform goes before Congress Bipartisan bill in Congress raises citizenship hopes for millions of immigrants Immigration Reform Revisited
Bipartisan Bill in House Includes Guest-Worker Program
Chávez march spreading focus
Annual event to include coalition for immigrants Immigration: Becoming 'legal' involves leaving U.S.
Doubts Arise on Immigration Bill’s Chances
Judge: Drop most violations against Ag-Mart
Company claims victory after judge recommends that nearly all the pesticide use violations brought against it be dismissed
March 22, 2007
Political pressures put immigration overhaul in doubt 6 women stood at forefront of farmworker movement Kennedy-McCain partnership falters
Immigration bill on shelf amid campaign
New bill takes up immigration status Warrants served in connection with migrant camp vandalism Police search homes of activists
Minuteman leader, colleague targeted
March 21, 2007 Uneasy Alliance Over Legalizing Workers
Business, Labor Groups Lobby for Immigration Law Another farmworker shortage feared
Produce growers are already signing up work crews, increasing wages
New tactics disrupt illegal immigration
The Border Patrol is using an array of tools to cut
down on illicit border crossings. Interviews suggest the crackdown is having an effect.
Legalization path planned
Bipartisan legislation expected to be introduced to House later this week.
March 20, 2007
Kennedy says immigration bill will happen
California's Assembly Speaker meets with veteran lawmaker as part of Washington lobbying trip. As immigration raids rise, human toll decried
Arrests across US break up families
US authorities hold tougher line on hiring illegal
immigrants
Criminal arrests, often of executives, quadrupled in a year. But is it a tactic to pass a guest-worker program?
G.O.P. Candidates Confront Immigration Politics
March 19, 2007
Their battle isn’t over
Advocates keeping an eye on potentially harmful legislation The hidden cost of illegal workers
Low-skilled individuals, legal or illegal, cost the government much more in services than they pay in taxes.
McConnell eyes 'bipartisan' illegals bill
March 18, 2007
Collier commissioners’ immigration resolution blasted MANATEE'S LATINO LEADERS: Health care expert helps the infirm, powerless MANATEE'S LATINO LEADERS: Journalist immersed in migrant population Farm workers, leaders continue struggle Woman's arduous work supports 11 children For workers, getting jobs is labor in itself Hard Border: Crossing gets tougher Gulf Coast "guest workers" claim that they were held in "slave-like" conditions.
March 17, 2007
Farmers ask for flexible guest worker program Immigrant advocates gear up
Wish list of reform measures includes path to legalization for most of the 11 million undocumented migrants in the U.S.
Catholic leaders say immigration raids scare people away from churches Women Embrace Migrant Roots
March 16, 2007
Immigration reform effort running on several tracksHouse, Senate alliances change along with the strategies for a comprehensive bill After New Bedford immigration raid, voices call for mercy and justice
The March 6 roundup of illegal migrants brings immigration reform's ethical conflicts into focus.
March 15, 2007
Tighter border will boost 'guest worker' plan's chances, Bush says Bush optimistic on immigration law
Immokalee arson fire: Lawsuits filed against trailer owner
Immigration Reform: Bush's Big Promises
The President assured leaders across Latin America that he would push for reform. Now, he has to tackle Congress
Some believe immigration reform best achieved in pieces
Workers hit by freeze receive 'bit of a silver lining' Calderon makes border talk personal as Bush visit ends
Revealing he has relatives who work in the U.S., Mexican leader pushes reform Under the county’s roof
Housing authority takes steps for more oversight
Bush Leaves Mexico With Optimism, but No Agreements March 14, 2007
Pesticide education programs target fern workers Bush reassures doubtful Mexico on immigration Students Spend Break With Farmworkers Immigration tops agenda as Bush meets with Calderon
Talks indicate U.S., Mexico eager to solidify tie Judge: Farm labor provider at fault
Weiser woman must pay $3,040 in damages, obtain state license, bond
Hope seen in White House-GOP immigration talks
Discussions to craft a proposal are viewed as a sign of progress in resolving the issue. From Mexico Also, the Message to Bush Is Immigration Guestworker Program Rife With Abuse
Not Workable for Reform Bill, Advocate Says Program aids migrant kids Guest Workers Fighting Back
March 13, 2007
Immigration debate squeezes some businesses Bill would assure proof of farmworker insurance Guest workers cheated, abused, new report says Kennedy moves to spur immigration debate
The senator decides to bring back a bill from last session for consideration. Immigration bill could get jump-start Deportation issue shadows Bush's visit
Immigration is a sore issue for U.S. ally; Bush touts guest-worker program.
Capitol Hill closes in on immigration reform
Proposed bills would create a guest-worker program and a path to citizenship for illegal migrants.
Editorial
Shameful treatment of guestworkers
Report criticizes guest-worker programs Kennedy, Eager for Republican Support, Shifts Tactics on an Immigration Measure Bush says he wants immigration deal Film to detail life of migrant farm workers' child
March 12, 2007
Indentured Servants in America Group: Guestworkers System Being Abused
March 10, 2007
Workers: Promise became a prison
Thai men sue N.C. contractor
Prisoners to Work Colorado Fields
Attempt to Supply Workers Is Criticized by All Sides of Immigration Debate
March 9, 2007
Dairy farmer favors guest worker reform
Stable and fair system needed for immigrant workers in U.S., he says.
March 8, 2007
Union pushes to keep farmworkers safe
Rally salutes six who died in N.C. Migrant apprehensions down, deaths up Students Intern, Learn on Farms Freeze Curtails Migrant Education Funding
March 7, 2007
Senator Kennedy Will Reintroduce Immigration Bill Employers break silence to fight hiring sanctions
Companies banding together to support a guest-worker plan ABUSE OF THAI GUESTWORKERS CHALLENGED
Interview with Lori Elmer, Farmworkers' attorney, Legal Aid of N.C.
March 6, 2007
Survey details lives of Coachella Valley farmworkers Grief grips Immokalee
6 injured in fire remain hospitalized as friends, neighbors mourn mother, 3 children Survey says farmworkers scraping by
Three-quarters make less than $15,000 a year; cost of living high Worst fear comes true
Mother afraid arsonist would kill her family
March 5, 2007
Building a border
U.S. officials want to make the 2,000-mile southern frontier inhospitable to crossers. But terrain, weather and human ingenuity have been tough on the technology. Guest workers' dreams hit realities in the fields
March 4, 2007
Inmates Will Replace Wary Migrants in Colorado Fields Texas bill targets benefits of immigrants' children
March 3, 2007
Island Arcadia effort to begin Valley stop on the campaign trail
Democrat John Edwards backs disaster designation after Valley's crop freeze. Edwards looks to lock up union support in California Pro-immigrant groups urge reform
Plans include rallies, pressuring lawmakers
March 2, 2007
Students feel stifled by program Bush's Last Chance on Immigration
March 1, 2007
Secrecy could kill immigration reform Attacks on smugglers puzzle feds White House renews effort to overhaul laws Summer programs for migrant teens discontinued Colorado to use inmates to fill migrant shortage
Tough laws passed last year against illegal immigration have created a need for farmworkers.
Calderon plans broad reforms of immigration Democrats weigh Bush support on immigration Fresh start on immigration overhaul
Bush administration officials tell a Senate panel that border security and bringing illegal workers 'out of the shadows' are priorities. Blueberry farm agrees to pay $40K for labor violations Bush team plugs immigration plan
Homeland Security and Commerce chiefs back comprehensive overhaul, but caution Congress to keep it simple.
Migrant worker advocates get support from Washington
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