WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 9, 2013. Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee debated and voted on a number of amendments addressing border enforcement, making improvements and leaving intact core elements of the S.744 immigration bill that strengthens civil and human rights and creates a clear and direct roadmap to citizenship for aspiring Americans.
“We commend the Senators on the Judiciary Committee for adopting a majority of amendments in a bipartisan fashion,” stated Eliseo Medina, Secretary-Treasurer of the Service Employees International Union’s (SEIU). “The amendments adopted continue to reflect our values as a democratic nation of laws, and those amendments defeated have kept the heart legislation unscathed. As we watch momentum for commonsense immigration reform grow every day, we continue to be optimistic about the bipartisan nature of the debate and look forward to seeing it continue.”
With 2.1 million members in Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the Americas. Focused on uniting workers in healthcare, public services and property services, SEIU members are winning better wages, healthcare and more secure jobs for our communities, while uniting their strength with their counterparts around the world to help ensure that workers–not just corporations and CEOs–benefit from today’s global economy. www.seiu.org
Source: seiu.org
