Legislative Testimony
Testimony Before the Senate Judiciary Committee
… Hearing on the “Keeping Families Together: The President’s Executive Action on Immigration and the Need to Pass Comprehensive Reform” Before the Senate Judiciary Committee December 10, 2014 Chairwoman Hirono, Ranking Member … Although this fix is limited and temporary, the AFL-CIO supports the President’s decision to provide deferred action and work authorization to an estimated 5 million people. His executive actions will keep families together and allow millions of … W visa would avoid the failures of current temporary worker programs by allowing workers increased job portability and the right to self-petition for a path to citizenship. The size of the program would also adjust according to labor market needs …