Convention Resolution
Resolution 5: A Nation of Immigrants
… Standing Up for Immigrant Workers—A Call to Action Strengthening a Special Bond: Unions and Immigrants Building Community Coalitions and Civic Participation … by the horrific terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, a growing tolerance, respect and understanding of immigrants who live and work among us has been replaced in some quarters with fear and scapegoating. Many who have always opposed immigration and … the rights of any workers or the interests of honest employers. Full protection of workplace rights, including the right to organize, for all workers, regardless of their immigration status, and stiff and meaningful penalties for employers …