Commentary

Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka On Immigration Accountability Executive Action

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 20, 2014.

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Today is an important step toward rational and humane enforcement of immigration law. On behalf of America’s workers, we applaud the Administration’s willingness to act.  We have been calling upon the White House to halt unnecessary deportations since Spring 2013 because our broken immigration system is an invitation for employer manipulation and abuse, and U.S.-born workers as well as immigrant workers are paying the price. 

By extending relief and work authorization…

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