Sentences with phrase «immigrant workers face»

The first dinner kicks off Monday in New York City, where ROC and PAUWR hope to create a space for guests to discuss the reality immigrant workers face today.

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Immigrants who avoid ICE face the possibility of exploitation by employers: A 2008 survey from the National Employment Law Project found that 51 % of all undocumented workers in New York City were underpaid by more than $ 1 per hour, and 47 % said they were required to work after sustaining an injury on the job.

Dwivedi says Quebec, which already struggles to retain its immigrants, would also face an even greater exodus of workers.

Also, as the first openly gay person of color in Congress and someone from a family who experienced the ugly face of systemic racism when his grandparents and parents were removed from their respective homes and sent to Japanese American Internment camps during World War II, Takano has a consistently progressive social justice ethic that is evident in his strong voting record in support of immigrants, low - income families, affordable housing, veterans, and workers.

The present study used a qualitative research approach to understand the experiences and perspectives of service providers who worked with children of Chinese immigrant families that went through separation and faced challenges after reunification in the U.S. Focus groups and key informant interviews were conducted with 20 healthcare providers, school teachers, social workers, and child and family service practitioners.

Meeting the Needs of Immigrant Children and Youth in Child Welfare (PDF - 74 KB) Torrico (2010) Children, Youth and Families Practice Update Explains the challenges immigrant families face, including those involved in child welfare agencies, and presents practice strategies for the child welfare workers who assImmigrant Children and Youth in Child Welfare (PDF - 74 KB) Torrico (2010) Children, Youth and Families Practice Update Explains the challenges immigrant families face, including those involved in child welfare agencies, and presents practice strategies for the child welfare workers who assimmigrant families face, including those involved in child welfare agencies, and presents practice strategies for the child welfare workers who assist them.