Immigrant Day Laborers Host Community Service Day: Demonstrate their Commitment to America and the Benefit of Immigration Reform that Allows all Workers and their Families Full Participation
Day Laborers Seek to Create Connections with the Community through Service and Civic Engagement
When: Wednesday February 17, 2010
Time: 12:00-2:00pm Community Clean-Up
2:00-4:00pm Civic Engagement Workshop and Lunch
Where: Meeting at the corner of Glen Carlin Road and Leesburg Pike in front of 7-Eleven
Who: Tenants and Workers United, Culmore United Methodist Church, National Day Labor Organizing Network, Daylabors from across the DC metro region.
Why: “At this time of economic crisis, the administration is trying to back out of the commitment it made to pass immigration reform,” says Lucero Beebe-Giudice, spokesperson for Tenants and Workers United, “But, it’s tough times like these when our government must bravely act to create solutions that allow everyone that is part of our community to fully participate in rebuilding our economy. Without immigration reform, millions of workers are prevented from giving all they can to our country and we all pay the price.”
“Despite the obstacles that day laborers face – work place abuses, discrimination, and wage theft – they remain committed to America. In addition to filling critical jobs, day laborers continue to work for the prosperity of our communities through community service days and ongoing activities throughout the year, with the hope that one day they might be able to participate fully in the American Dream.”
For More Information Contact: Lucero Beebe-Giudice: 703-684-5697*313 or Carmen Hernandez: 703-801-0016.
