This communication was made by the Latino Project, a special project of the American Worker, and was paid for by the American Worker, www.theamericanworkerpac.com. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee.Sisters and Brothers,With only 32 days to go until the election, we wanted to provide you with an update on some of the races important to Latino communities across the nation. There is exciting and growing momentum in many important races relevant to our cause.In the Senate race for Arizona, a new poll shows Dr. Richard Carmona leading Republican representative Jeff Flake, 45%-43%. This is extremely positive news in a heavily Republican state like Arizona, as the website Daily Kos has changed its rating for this race from "Leaning R" to the "Tossup" category. We are proud to be involved in this race, and look forward to working to continue the momentum for Carmona.Also moved from "Leaning R" to the "Tossup" category this week was the CA-10 race between Jose Hernandez and GOP incumbent Jeff Denham. Hernandez is leading 46%-44% in recent polling, performing ahead of expectations in this challenging district. Hernandez entered this race as a significant underdog, so his progress is very encouraging. We are currently active in this race as well, and are very pleased with this recent movement.Finally, in the fight for TX-23, Pete Gallego has moved ahead of GOP Rep. Quico Canseco 43%-38% in a recent poll. Although Gallegos is being outspent by Canseco at a rate of 5-1, he has been able to persevere and carry momentum forward in this hotly contested district. This is yet another race that has moved from "Leaning R" to "Tossup." We are proud to be facilitating the positive trend for Gallegos with our current work on the ground and on the airwaves in TX-23.As you can see, the momentum and effort to have more Latino representation in our government is growing. Therefore, we encourage you to spread the word about voter registration, early voting and absentee ballots. The progress that has been achieved will only be meaningful if we encourage Latinos to get out the vote on Election Day.With less than 5 weeks to go, it is crucial to make sure that our community exercises its civic duty so that our collective voice is heard.In Lasting Unity,The Latino Project
Friday, October 5, 2012
LATINO PROJECT - American Worker
Thursday, May 26, 2011
U.S. Hispanic Country of Origin Counts for Nation, Top 30 Metropolitan Areas
by Mark Hugo Lopez, Associate Director, Pew Hispanic Center, and Daniel Dockterman, Research Assistant, Pew Hispanic Center
Hispanics of Mexican, Puerto Rican, and Cuban origin or descent remain the nation's three largest Hispanic country-of-origin groups, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. However, while the relative position of these three groups has remained unchanged since 2000, the next four Hispanic sub-groups grew faster during the decade.
Hispanics of Salvadoran origin, the fourth largest Hispanic country-of-origin group grew by 152% since 2000. The Dominican population grew by 85%, the Guatemalan population by 180% and the Colombian population by 93%. Meanwhile, the Cuban and Puerto Rican populations grow more slowly—44% and 36% respectively.
Despite their No. 1 status, Mexicans are not the dominant Hispanic origin group in many of the nation's metropolitan areas. Among the Miami metropolitan area's 1.5 million Hispanics, half are Cuban. In the New York-Northeastern New Jersey metropolitan area, 29.4% of Hispanics are of Puerto Rican origin and 19.7% are of Dominican origin. In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, Salvadorans are the largest group, comprising one-third of the area's Hispanics.
However, in many metropolitan areas, Mexican origin Hispanics are by far the dominant group among Hispanics. In Chicago, nearly eight-in-ten (79.2%) of the area's Hispanics are of Mexican origin. In the San Antonio, TX metropolitan area, Mexicans make up 91.3% of all Hispanics. And in Atlanta, GA, nearly six-in-ten (58.1%) Hispanics are of Mexican origin.
Country of origin is based on self-described family ancestry or place of birth in response to questions in the Census Bureau's American Community Survey and on the 2010 Census form. It is not necessarily the same as place of birth, nor is it indicative of immigrant or citizenship status. For example, a U.S. citizen born in Los Angeles of Mexican immigrant parents or grandparents may (or may not) identify his or her country of origin as Mexico. Likewise, some immigrants born in Mexico may identify another country as their origin depending on the place of birth of their ancestors.
The data for this report are derived from the 2010 U.S. Census and from the 2009 American Community Survey. The 2010 Census provides population counts for Hispanic origin sub-groups. The 2009 American Community Survey provides detailed geographic, demographic and economic characteristics for each sub-group.
Accompanying this report are national level profiles containing geographic, demographic and economic details for the ten largest Hispanic country of origin sub-groups—Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Salvadorans, Cubans, Dominicans, Guatemalans,Colombians, Hondurans, Ecuadorians and Peruvians. Alongside these demographic profiles is an interactive graphic ranking the ten Hispanic country of origin sub-groups on several characteristics. These profiles and the accompanying interactive graphic are based on the 2009 American Community Survey.
An interactive graphic showing country of origin sub-groups among Hispanics in the nation's 30 metropolitan areas with the largest Hispanic populations is also available. This interactive graphic is also based on the 2009 American Community Survey.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
American Immigration Council Hails Decision Enjoining Enforcement of Arizona's SB 1070
American Immigration Council Hails Decision
Enjoining Enforcement of Arizona’s SB 1070
April 12, 2011
Washington, D.C - The American Immigration Council applauds yesterday’s decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upholding a preliminary injunction against the key provisions of Arizona’s SB 1070. As the court correctly recognized, Arizona’s misguided attempt to drive immigrants from the state interferes with the federal government’s exclusive authority to enforce immigration law, has negatively impacted U.S. foreign relations, and reflects the dangers of allowing states to enact a patchwork of conflicting regulations. The Ninth Circuit also rightly rejected Arizona’s claim that state police have “inherent authority” to enforce federal immigration laws and held that Congress intended state officers to “aid in immigration enforcement only under the close supervision of the Attorney General.”
“The Ninth Circuit’s decision does not discount the serious problems created by our broken immigration system,” said Ben Johnson, Executive Director of the American Immigration Council. “However, it confirms what members of the public have long known—that Congress, and Congress alone, has the power to regulate immigration in the United States.”
For more resources on SB 1070, see:
- Legal Challenges to Arizona's SB 1070 (Legal Action Center, Litigation Issue Page)
- Economic Realities of Arizona's SB 1070 (Immigration Police Center, Resource Page)
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Thursday, March 24, 2011
Feria de Ciudadania Auspiciada por LiUNA Latino Caucus
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La campaña fue anunciada el miércoles por el presidente del Sindicato Internacional de Trabajadores de América del Norte, LIUNA, por sus siglas en inglés.
El primer evento de la campaña será aquí en Nueva York este sábado, una feria que proveerá asesoría legal gratuita para todos los interesados.
Según representantes de LIUNA, a nivel nacional hay siete millones de latinos que cuentan con los requisitos para ser ciudadanos pero no han hecho nada al respecto. Y en la Ciudad de Nueva York, esa cifra bordea el millón de personas.
La campaña busca crear conciencia sobre la importancia de participar activamente en la política de la ciudad y el país.
La primera fecha de la llamada "Feria de la Ciudadanía" es este sábado, de 11 de la mañana a 3 de la tarde, en la escuela Reinassance, en Jackson Heights.
La atención es con cita, para lo cual se le pide llamar al teléfono 646-943-6922.
Monday, September 13, 2010
LIUNA - Spanish News Clips 9-10-10
To keep abreast of coverage of LIUNA and issues important to LIUNA in the Spanish-language news media, we will be distributing a roundup of Spanish-language news coverage. Stories with a * specifically mention LIUNA. If you do not want to receive these news clips, simply let us know by replying to this email.
*Univisión - Obama lanzó nuevo plan de estimulo (Yanira Merino, LIUNA & Hilda Solís, DOL)
http://www.univision.com/content/video.jhtml?cid=2526561&channelName=Videos&_requestid=27743
*La Opinión - Sindicatos en campaña electoral (Sergio Rascón LIUNA Local 300)
* La Opinión - Una economía atascada (Sergio Rascón LIUNA Local 300)
*Univisión - Sindicato Internacional de Trabajadores se reintegra a AFL-CIO
http://www.univision.com/contentroot/wirefeeds/usa/8273101.shtml
*El Mexicano - "LIUNA Construye Indiana 2010" luchará por trabajos en ciudades cercanas de Gary (Página 5) http://www.elmexicanonews.com/newspaper/september/septembernewspaper.html
Impre.com - Manos hispanas reconstruyen Zona Cero
http://www.impre.com/noticias/2010/9/10/manos-hispanas-reconstruyen-zo-209924-1.html#commentsBlock
EFE - Los latinos y la salud (El Presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, escribe esta interesante columna.)
http://www.impre.com/noticias/nacionales/2010/9/7/los-latinos-y-la-salud-209385-1.html#commentsBlock
La Opinión - Entrevista exclusiva con Presidente Obama
El Tiempo LV - Futuras contrataciones en EE.UU. beneficiarán a personal calificado
http://www.eltiempolv.com/articles/2010/09/10/nacional/doc4c8a807c8a221899704332.txt
La Voz Arizona - Destinan recursos para ayudar a propietarios de viviendas
http://www.lavozarizona.com/lavoz/noticias/articles/2010/09/10/20100910destinan.html
Washington Hispanic - Corte frena ley contra inmigrantes
http://www.washingtonhispanic.com/nota5297.html
El Tiempo Latino - Convocan a otra marcha en DC
http://eltiempolatino.com/ind_window/convocan.html
Washington Hispanic - CHCI le da la bienvenida al mes de herencia hispana
http://www.washingtonhispanic.com/nota5299.html
CNN - Los mineros de Chile envían a la superficie un video con su rutina
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Saturday, August 28, 2010
LIUNA - Spanish News Clips 8-27-10
To keep abreast of coverage of LIUNA and issues important to LIUNA in the Spanish-language news media, we will be distributing a roundup of Spanish-language news coverage. Stories with a * specifically mention LIUNA. If you do not want to receive these news clips, simply let us know by replying to this email.
*Washington Hispanic - Obreros protestan contra empresa constructora
http://www.washingtonhispanic.
*El Tiempo Latino - Trabajadores protestan contra compañía en DC
http://eltiempolatino.com/
*SDP (Notimex) - Exigen libertad sindical a compañía constructora en EUA
http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/
*Washington City Paper (VIDEO) DC Concrete Workers Rally for Justice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
*El Día News (Indiana) - LIUNA se prepara para construir América Crear 463.000 Trabajos en Gary, Hammond y las comunidades adyacentes en Indiana
http://www.eldianews.com/?
*Washington Hispanic - Se reunifican dos grandes centrales de trabajadores
http://www.washingtonhispanic.
*SDP (Notimex) - Se reintegrara LIUNA a central sindical AFL-CIO en EUA
http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/
*Noticiero Viva Vegas (VIDEO) - LCLAA Convención (John Delgado, Local 79 y Yanira Merino, LIUNA)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
*Impre (VIDEO) - Arizona Trip (Humberto Gómez)
http://www.impre.com/
*La Opinión - Quieren trabajos, y los quieren ahora (Sergio Rascón)
La Opinión (EFE) - Baja la cifra de solicitudes por desempleo
La Opinión (AP) - Crece el riesgo de los embargos
Chicago Noticias - Inicia coalición campaña para aumentar voto inmigrante
Terra Noticias - ¿Cómo vive un indocumentado en EE.UU?
http://noticias.terra.com/
Univision (EFE) - Estados Unidos sufre un freno en su recuperación económica
Univision - Indice de aprobación mejoró para Obama pero aún sigue por debajo del 50%
Univision - El sueño americano se ha convertido en pesadilla para los latinos, según funcionario
http://noticias.univision.com/
BBC Mundo - Gobernadora de Arizona defiende a la ley SB 1070 en la corte
El Diario La Prensa - Mineros chilenos atrapados graban video
Telemundo (VIDE0) - Cómo viven los mineros atrapados en Chile
http://msnlatino.telemundo.
Friday, August 27, 2010
UNION CITY! 08/27/2010
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tion site at 6th Street, SW yesterday morning, protesting contractor Southland Concrete’s “unsafe practices, unfair layoffs and poor working conditions.” The workers are organizing with the United Construction Workers (UCW) union, but allege that they have been fired, intimidated and harassed by Southland Concrete for their pro-union activity. “Southland fired me for wanting to join a union and have a voice on the job,” said Misael Rivera (at right), a construction worker with over 18 years experience. “They are trying to stop me from speaking out about the daily abuse, poor pay and horrible working conditions – they even offered me double my old salary if I promised to stop organizing.” At-Large DC Councilmember Phil Mendelson – who is up for re-election in the September 14 primary, and is expected to be at Saturday's 
y renewed his pledge of support for nurses at the Washington Hospital Center (WHC). Earlier this year, Gray expressed his disappointment in the hospital’s firings and disciplinary actions against nurses and other staff who were unable to make it to work during the massive snowstorms that paralyzed the city in February. At a meeting with the leadership of Nurses United on Wednesday, Gray agreed to send a letter to WHC President John Sullivan urging settlement of a contract that will preserve quality care and safety at Washington Hospital Center by providing nurses the pay, benefits, and respect they deserve. "Vince really listened to our concerns and we are excited to have his support," said Nurses United President Dottie Hararas. Nurses United represents the 1600 nurses at Washington Hospital Center who have been working without a contract since the end of June. The union will be meeting in the coming days to decide on an endorsement in the September 14 Democratic primary. 
rmy to seize all the nation's railroads to prevent a general strike. The railroads were not returned to their owners until two years later (8/27/1950); The march for jobs and freedom—the Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have A Dream" speech march (l)—is held in Washington, D.C. with 250,000 participating (8/28/1963); Dancers at San Francisco’s Lusty Lady Club vote 57-15 to be represented by SEIU Local 790. Their first union contract, ratified eight months later, guaranteed work shifts, protection against arbitrary discipline and termination, automatic hourly wage increases, sick days, a grievance procedure, and removal of one-way mirrors from peep show booths (8/29/1996); Northwest Airlines pilots, after years of concessions to help the airline, begin what is to become a two-week strike for higher pay (8/29/1998); More info & ammo for unionists is available online from 
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
UNION CITY! 08/26/2010
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nd it's where Vice President Biden has his office, along with many other White House officials. The Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers union (BAC) found out recently that despite all the Obama administration's rhetoric about providing decent, green, union jobs, the General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded a masonry restoration project at the building to a non-union contractor. "We're in the middle of the biggest recession since the great depression and president Obama has spoken forcefully about the need to create good jobs with good benefits," says BAC Local 1's Raymond Keen, "So why did the President's administration give this major contract to a company that doesn't provide good benefits and pays its employees far less than responsible local contractors?" Keen told Union City yesterday afternoon that after meeting with BAC President James Boland on Tuesday, GSA representatives have committed to working more closely with organized labor in the future and have increased the workers' pay and benefits, but not to the levels the BAC says are appropriate. 
– is now drawing much-deserved national attention, including a front-page New York Times 
of large corporations – they are paramount to strengthening the brawn and brains of unions,” said Australian labor activist and author Amanda Tattersall (r) at yesterday’s lunchtime discussion at the AFL-CIO. “Unions cannot win on our own – it is vital that we bring others to the movement around social change issues not isolated to collective bargaining.” Tattersall reflected on experiences based on campaigns in Australia, Canada and the United States and explored five key lessons to sustain an effective social movement, which are the focus of her new book, 
s on a picket line in Brackenridge, Penn. Sellins was a United Mine Workers of America organizer and Starzeleski was a miner (1919); After two-thirds of the states had ratified the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, women win their long struggle for the vote (1920); With America in the depths of the Great Depression, the Comptroller of the Currency announces a temporary halt on foreclosures of first mortgages (1932); In what some may consider one of the many management decisions that was to help cripple the American auto industry over the following decades, Ford Motor Co. produces its first Edsel. Ford dropped the project two years later after losing approximately $350 million (1957); More than 1,300 bus drivers on Oahu, Hawaii begin what is to become a five week strike (2003); More info & ammo for unionists is available online from |
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
UNION CITY! Hiring Hall 08/25/2010
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who work as assistant principals, school psychologists, social workers, speech therapists, special education coordinators and other service providers. Despite their significant role in day-to-day student success and achievement, “DCPS has inexplicably decided to freeze out these individuals from a fair share of the millions of federal dollars that have been specifically approved to fairly compensate education professionals,” CSO said in a letter to Fenty and Rhee last week. The union is calling on Fenty and Rhee to “fully explain and document the types of funds being used by DCPS to compensate employees and where that money is being spent.”
the inspiring story of the workers at Republic Windows and Doors whose successful December 2008 sit-in transfixed the nation. The screening was sponsored by the 
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