Thursday, May 18, 2006
SWOP homepageImmigrant Movement Pressures Lawmakers
Somos Un Pueblo Unido [mailto:somos@rt66.com] and other local social justice organizations are calling on folks to pressure NM Senators to pass a fair, modern immigration policy. Groups are trying to get 5,000 calls, emails and faxes to Senators Domenici and Bingamin within the next week. Senator Domenici:
Phone: (202) 224-6621
Fax: (202) 228-3261
Web Form: http://domenici.senate.gov
Senator Bingaman:
Phone: (202) 224-5521
Fax: (202) 224-2852
E-mail: http://bingaman.senate.gov
Some messaging from SWOP if folks need it:
Values: Hard Work, Fairness,
‘We hold these truths to be self evident, that all human beings and workers are created equal, be they from any national origin, race, creed or gender…’
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SWOP’s members have a vision for a modern immigration policy based on human rights and the realities of today's global economy.
- We should afford immigrants the same opportunities our country always has – the opportunity for immigrant workers and families to become citizens and permanent residents.
- We should support, not create obstacles, for families who want to be together.
- We ought to apply occupational safety and labor laws equally to all workers. We should strongly penalize employers who hire immigrant workers for sub-standard pay, and protect – not criminalize – workers who have been exploited.
- Our immigration, trade and labor policies must not place the rights of multi-national corporations ahead of the needs, interests and values of working families. And we can not further militarize the border and build walls that are against our values.
