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**B Stands for Bringing Value**
Good afternoon, 

This past weekend, many of us enjoyed Labor Day by spending time off
work to be with family and friends; a last hurrah before settling into
the regular rhythms that come with fall. Though perhaps we don't
always talk about it, this extended weekend is a reminder of the many
contributions laborers have made to the progress and strength of this
country. But do the systems we have in place recognize and value the
contributions of all laborers? 

Whether they are Dreamers
,
refugees

or farmworkers
,
immigrants make up a significant percentage of the American workforce.
However, our immigration system doesn't justly recognize the
contributions of immigrant laborers in this country. Dreamers fear
losing protection, refugee resettlement numbers are at a record low, and
agriculture and farmworkers have limited work visas.

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the importance of immigrants in our country! (Source: National
Immigration Forum Twitter) 

These limitations in our immigration system have accentuated the
problems

of significant labor shortages and rising food prices. Earlier this
summer, a group of farmers and business owners participated in a virtual
press conference

calling on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation, such as the Farm
Workforce Modernization Act
,
to help address these issues. The consensus from the press conference
was clear: immigration reform that leads to increased work opportunities
for immigrants is part of the solution
,
not the problem. 

Agriculture and business leaders are not the only ones calling for
bipartisan action. National security leaders also continue to advocate
on behalf of
our workforce. Similarly, Americans

across the political ideological spectrum and various sectors of society
want to see Republicans and Democrats work together toward immigration
reform. In recent polling
,
the National Immigration Forum found that the majority of people polled,
regardless of political affiliation, were in favor of: 

* "Republicans and Democrats working together this year on reforms that
could help lower food prices by ensuring a legal, reliable workforce for
America's farmers and ranchers" and 

* "Republicans and Democrats working together this year on improving
legal immigration options that could address labor shortages and reduce
pressures at the border." 

The current immigration system is failing to address

the country's need for workers to fill the gaps in the labor market,
which has consequences for all of us, as we have seen with rising food
prices. There need to be more opportunities for people who are eager to
work and contribute to this country.  

Join us in advocating for reform that affirms the dignity and potential
of immigrants and values their contributions. I invite you to send a
note or call your member of Congress to stress
the importance of bipartisan immigration reform that will help address
the current needs in the labor market and people's kitchens.  

As we continue this advocacy, we look forward to welcoming Jennie Murray
as the new President and CEO for the National Immigration Forum
.
Jennie will bring her vast expertise, which includes supporting
immigrants in the workforce, and deep understanding of the Forum's
strategy and goals as a former staff member, to her role to continue to
make the U.S. a more welcoming country for immigrants. 

 "I will lead our organization in amplifying the voices of our
coalition partners, helping the country to hear the voices of the vast
majority of the population that supports humane and sensible immigration
policies and programs," said Jennie in her statement announcing her new
role.  

We are excited to continue to advocate for immigrants with Jennie at the
helm!  

Stay healthy and hopeful, 

Allison 

Allison Bassett 
Field and Constituencies Associate 
National Immigration Forum  

 
NEWS CLIPS TO NOTE:  

SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL: This Labor Day, consider the immigrant
 

NBC NEWS: Farmers push for immigration reform to counter labor shortages
and rising food prices  

NPR: Biden administration moves to make DACA harder to challenge in
court
 

KANSAS REFLECTOR: Ten years after DACA, undocumented youths in Kansas
and across the nation need further change
 

THE HILL: US curtails one immigration pathway for Afghan evacuees,
shifting to long-term strategy
 

 

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