February 28, 2007
Study says immigrants vie with earlier arrivals
Newcomers not taking jobs from U.S.-born workers Inmates may step in as farmworkers Aquarium honors migrant camp youth Immigration seen as boon to natives
Influx helps create jobs, study says Inmates fill labor gap for farmers
Stricter immigration rules spur growers to tap state prisons
Agencies differ on migrant law
County seeks wider role in helping feds tackle immigration Death of local farmworker under investigation
Kennedy, McCain try again on immigration
Bill would keep fence, but ease way to citizenship Legislation would strip benefits from U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants
February 27, 2007
Migrant workers fear backlash
Officials praise farmworkers for help identifying suspect Despite push to expand guest worker program, abuses abound Inmates to fill the void in farm fields
Pilot program to help farmers replace workers driven off by state's new immigration laws.
U.S. Immigration Reform Bill Could Pass by July
A U.S. congressman tells the Tech Industry Summit that Congress could pass an immigration reform bill by July.
February 26, 2007 More fruit growers ready to use guest-worker program
Labor contractor sues state
Hispanics do jobs others in U.S. "won't stand for"
February 25, 2007
Housing plan put on back burner
A grant will be returned, but agency isn't giving up on farmworker assistance.
Immigration bill squeezes Democrats
Lawmakers must seek to meet needs of U.S.
labor unions, migrant workers
Illegal workers use fake IDs, Social Security
numbers to get Vermont jobs
February 23, 2007
Union misled farmworkers, state panel says
A labor board rules that the UFW didn't fully disclose that some dues could be withheld.
Fla. businesses seek debate on immigration Immigration policies need revamping, panel says
February 22, 2007
Migrant arrests drop along the border Orosi farm labor contractor fined after worker traffic deaths Along US-Mexico border, not enough hands for the harvest
Arizona farmers cite tighter border security and limits on guest workers. They're paying field hands $2 more per hour.
February 21, 2007
Follow the money: Officials ID sources, solutions for housing overruns
February 20, 2007
Bill targets seasonal workers' insurance
On-the-job injuries could be covered RUMORS WORRY IMMIGRANTS
No evidence of federal roundups in area
February 19, 2007
Drug cartels want migrants' routes
Fight to control corridors on Arizona border turns violent
February 18, 2007
Farm run by governor's in-laws employs undocumented workers Illegal immigrants prep for possible deportations
February 17, 2007
Farmworker housing vacancies threaten budget, jeopardize opening of renovated camps Ousting of migrants is short-term fix House vote gives guest worker bill a big boost
February 16, 2007
Time for a History Lesson: the Real Story About U.S. Guest Workers It's warmer, but families still feel freeze
Thousands affected by citrus-damaging chill line up at food giveaways in Valley.
1 dead, dozens treated in crash of migrant bus
and minivan near Miami Michigan recruits migrant workers
Officials target areas in Texas in hopes of luring farm workers to avoid harvest shortage. Guest workers allege slavery locally Tomato pickers rally at Burger King headquarters
Immokalee tomato pickers gathered outside Burger King's Miami headquarters to protest unfair wages and working conditions. Farmworkers urge Burger King to help improve work conditions
February 15, 2007
Coachella center to get money to help farmworkers Following the Amnesty Trail
Leo W. Banks follows one of Arizona's most popular illegal alien crossing routes and finds piles of garbage, trampled public lands, angry residents and the suspected presence of a vicious gang
Meatpacking injuries beef up union push Study cites funnel effect for 20-fold increase in migrant deaths No farm worker aid for county
Governor's office says nonprofit in Riverside reported no need here Commission votes to continue work on decrepit housing Florida farmworkers take aim at McDonald's Views on migrant workers discussed
February 13, 2007
Flower farmers aim to stem pesticides
Some Colombia growers have cut use, but workers are still at risk, consumer advocates say.
February 12, 2007
Immigrant sought higher wages in U.S.
Guatemalan worker could make 10 times the money here that he earned at home.
February 11, 2007
Report: Mexican farm workers lack adequate health care Immigration reform may or may not be issue in '08 elections Bipartisan push revives farmworker bill
Senators reintroduce agriculture jobs act that would overhaul guest worker program, enable undocumented workers to become legal residents
Immigration activists discuss second boycott
Latino groups remain divided
February 10, 2007
Woman linked to Minutemen investigated in vandalism
Protestors gather at the park Migrant March’s second trip along border looking for immigration stories February 9, 2007
OSHA cites surveyor, dairy farm in deaths Son of convicted labor boss gets 6 years Farm workers to receive $30,000 food donation February 8, 2007
Impact of migrant camps is uncertain
4 illegal villages razed in 6 months Suit to Charge That Nursery Mistreated Laborers New bills would provide more than $1.2 billion to freeze victims Migrant camp vandalism investigation continues
February 7, 2007
Farmworkers Face Eviction
Immigration Status Affects Dozens Of Families In Wasco Burger King rejects farmworkers’ call to pay more for tomatoes Arrests of illegal immigrants dip at border
Policy changes, troop boost cited as possible reasons
Growers back bill for legal workers Wasco farm workers await Gov. Schwarzenegger's approval to cease evictions
February 6, 2007
Migrant worker becomes mentor to youths
Tomas Carrillo uses his experiences to motivate his students Funding for 700-mile border fence falls short Burger King rejects request to raise tomato prices
Efforts to get Burger King to pay more for its tomatoes and help improve farm-worker wages have failed. The chain has rejected a request to pay an extra penny per pound. State policies trap Mexican farm workers
February 4, 2007
Mexican workers fear deportation in Vermont Dorm For Workers Seeks City OK
Marchers protest immigration bills Farm workers see hope in federal wage increase
February 3, 2007
Court: No discrimination
February 2, 2007
Democrats urged to address immigration
A comprehensive immigration overhaul and temporary protected status for Haitians should be government priorities, urged two Republican congressmen from Miami.
Forests eye new work model 2nd Migrant March will get personal
February 1, 2007
Farmworkers Sue Major Florida Tomato Producer For Back Wages State to feed farm areas hit by freeze Cold freeze costs farm workers jobs
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