NEWS FOR THE FARM LABOR ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (FLOC) (ESPANOL ABAJO) AN INVITATION TO OHIO IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORTERS
National Day of Action for Immigrant Rights April 27, 2005 - Washington DC Dear Friends, We are at a crucial moment in the struggle for full human and labor rights to the millions of immigrants living and working in the US. Senators from both parties are working on a bi-partisan legalization proposal for the immigrant workers who work hard to contribute to the greatness of this country. President bush is also pushing for a work visa program. But the racist groups in congress are decided to stop anything that would favor immigrants. The House just passed a bill introduced by congressman Sensenbrenner to build a biggest wall on the border with Mexico and eliminate driver license rights for immigrants. THIS IS THE TIME OUR VOICES NEED TO BE HEARD. Immigrants and supporters from all over the US are calling for a NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION IN WASHINGTON DC on Wednesday April 27, 2005. We will meet with Congressional representatives to demand permanent residency rights for immigrants who have been working hard and contributing to our country, and we will raise our voices against the racist attacks on immigrants. IMMIGRANTS DESERVE RIGHTS AND DIGNITY. THIS IS WHAT YOU CAN DO: (1) Endorse this Day of Action. Send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (2) Come with us to DC. Our reps in Congress need to hear from the voices of immigrants and non-immigrants alike that giving rights to immigrants will benefit all America, a nation of immigrants. (3) Donate as many seats as you can to help others go. Any amount you can donate will be appreciated. Make your tax-deductible checks to Farm Labor Research Project & mail to the address below. Buses will depart Toledo, OH on Tuesday the 26th of April at 10:00 pm. Please contact us to reserve your seat. Seats cost $55 for the round trip. The Toledo delegation is a Tribute to Sister Joan Michalik (1938-2004) a loyal supporter of immigrant rights. Sr. Joan Presente!!! For more information, please contact Beatriz Maya at FLOC: 1221 Broadway, Toledo OH 43609; ph 419-243-3456; fax (419) 243-5655. Organized by (list in formation): National Coalition for Dignity and Amnesty for Immigrants; Farm Labor Organizing Committee, Asociacion Tepeyac, Comite de Inmigrantes en Accion, Comite Pro-Amnistia y Justicia Social Seattle, Centro Campesino, Centro de Trabajadores Latinos, Mexico Solidarity Network, Immigrant Rights Project of IN; Afrika Business Community NY; Comite Pro-Amnistia Palo Alto CA; Farm Worker Union of WA; Woodbridge Workers Committee VA; Mexicanos Sin Fronteras; and other organizations. ESPA�OL Dia Nacional De Accion por los Derechos de las/los Inmigrantes Miercoles Abril 27, 2005 -- Washington DC Amigos/as, Estamos en un momento crucial de la lucha por los derechos de los inmigrantes que viven y trabajan en los Estados Unidos. Senadores de ambos partidos estan trabajando en una propuesta comun de legalizacion. El Presidente Bush tambien parece firme en empujar su programa de visas de trabajo. Pero los grupos racistas en el congreso estan decididos a parar cualquier propuesta que ayude al inmigrante. La Casa de Representantes aprobo una propuesta introducida por el congresista Sensenbrenner para construir un muro mas alto en la frontera con Mexico y eliminar las licencias de manejar para inmigrantes. ESTE ES EL MOMENTO EN EL QUE SE TIENEN QUE ESCUCHAR NUESTRAS VOCES. Inmigrantes y apoyadores de todas partes del pais estan llamando a un DIA NACIONAL DE ACCION EN WASHINGTON DC el miercoles 27 de Abril. Visitaremos a nuestros congresistas en Washington para demandar Residencia Permanente para todos los inmigrantes que han estado trabajando y contribuyendo al pais, y alzaremos nuestras voces en contra de las propuestas racistas. INMIGRANTES MERECEN DIGNIDAD Y DERECHOS. ESTO ES LO QUE USTED PUEDE HACER: (1) Endorse este dia de accion enviando un email a [EMAIL PROTECTED]; (2) VENGA CON NOSOTROS A WASHINGTON. DONE UN DIA DE TRABAJO PARA LUCHAR POR SUS DERECHOS. Nuestros representantes en el Congreso tienen que escuchar nuestras voces y saber lo que queremos; (3) Done dinero para el costo del autobus. Cheques deducibles de impuestos pueden hacerse a Farm Labor Resarch Project y enviarse a la direccion de abajo. Los autobuses partiran de Toledo OH el Martes 26 de Abril a las 10:00 pm. Por favor contactenos para reservar su asiento. Cada asiento cuesta $55. La delegacion de Toledo es un Tributo a la hermana Joan Michalik (1938-2004), leal apoyadora de los derechos de las/os inmigrantes. Hermana Joan Presente!!! Para mas informacion, contacte a Beatriz Maya en FLOC, 1221 Broadway, Toledo OH 43609; tel (419) 243-3456; fax (419) 243-5655 Organized by (list in formation): National Coalition for Dignity and Amnesty for Immigrants; Farm Labor Organizing Committee, Asociacion Tepeyac, Comite de Inmigrantes en Accion, Comite Pro-Amnistia y Justicia Social Seattle, Centro Campesino, Centro de Trabajadores Latinos, Mexico Solidarity Network, Immigrant Rights Project of IN; Afrika Business Community NY; Comite Pro-Amnistia Palo Alto CA; Farm Worker Union of WA; Woodbridge Workers Committee VA; Mexicanos Sin Fronteras; y otras organizaciones. ________________________________________________________________
