The Western Massachusetts Immigrant and Worker Rights Coalition is a group of organizations and community members who advocate, educate, organize, and mobilize to protect the Human, Civil, and Constitutional Rights of all workers and residents in our communities.
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Events Calendar
Every Wednesday, 12 - 2:30 pm
Musica Sin Fronteras
Music without borders. Focus on global connections of Latin and world beats and cultured guests. Seeks rhythms sharing roots with the Americas.
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Musica Sin Fronteras
Music without borders. Focus on global connections of Latin and world beats and cultured guests. Seeks rhythms sharing roots with the Americas.
WMUA.org
91.1 FM
Useful Information
Important reports and studies regarding immigration and immigrants.
Five Facts about Undocumented Workers in the United States
National Council of La Raza
Dollars without Sense: Underestimating the Value of Less-Educated Workers
Immigration Policy Center
Common Myths About Undocumented Immigrants
National Council of La Raza
Health Care Expenditures for Immigrants in the United States
Fact Sheet Based on American Journal of Public Health
National Immigration Forum
The Myth of Immigrant Criminality and Paradox of Assimilation
Immigration Policy Center
Five Facts about Undocumented Workers in the United States
National Council of La Raza
Dollars without Sense: Underestimating the Value of Less-Educated Workers
Immigration Policy Center
Common Myths About Undocumented Immigrants
National Council of La Raza
Health Care Expenditures for Immigrants in the United States
Fact Sheet Based on American Journal of Public Health
National Immigration Forum
The Myth of Immigrant Criminality and Paradox of Assimilation
Immigration Policy Center
News
Opinion
Links
- AFSC Colorado - Ally Resources
- America's Voice
- Bender's Immigration Bulletin
- Berkshire Immigrant Center
- Boston May Day Coalition
- Detention Watch Network
- Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM)
- Immigrant Solidarity Network
- MA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA)
- National Immigration Law Center (NILC)
- National Network for Immigrant & Refugee Rights
- New Sanctuary Movement
- Resist the Raids Network
- Welcoming Massachusetts
- Western Mass. AFSC
Blog Recommendations
For information about the New Sanctuary Movement (as well as immigration-related information):
New Sanctuary Movement: www.newsanctuarymovement.org (offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago)
Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM): www.fairimmigration.org; Contact local organizer Caroline Murray in Springfield at 739-7233 for more information.
MIRA Coalition: www.miracoalition.org, 617/350-5480 ext. 216
Rapid Response Network Project for immigrant workers: JP-RapidResponse@yahoogroups.com ; contact Francisco at City Life/Vida Urbana, 617/524-3541, www.bostonmayday.org
Fair Immigration Reform Movement (FIRM): www.fairimmigration.org; Contact local organizer Caroline Murray in Springfield at 739-7233 for more information.
MIRA Coalition: www.miracoalition.org, 617/350-5480 ext. 216
Rapid Response Network Project for immigrant workers: JP-RapidResponse@yahoogroups
Detention and Deportation Resources
Rapid Response Teams
These teams provide emotional and legal support to families and communities affected by immigration raids. They are also responsible for informing the media and the community of the events. Click here for a rough guide to creating a Rapid Response Team.
Blog Archive
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- PostvilleThree months ago, the little town of Post...
- 'Virtual fence' work is halted"Work on 'virtual fe...
- Cancer-Stricken 34-Year-Old Chinese Computer Engin...
- Immigrant son lives American dream "Henry Cejudo,...
- Advocacy office says small firms deserve break on ...
- ICE Raids at Dulles Airport Yesterday, ICE arre...
- Are Cities Warming Up to 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Im...
- Ill and in Pain, Detainee Dies in U.S. Hands Mr. ...
- Visual Resistance A series of posters created by ...
- Lowell rally rails against raidsby Jack Minch in T...
- Dream for immigrant teensThe Minnesota Immigrant F...
- Ensuring Due Process: The National Immigrant Bond...
- No More I.C.E.!Massachusetts Jobs with Justice ann...
- Hometown Associations: An Untapped Resource for I...
- As Valley border fence work begins, questions res...
- Nebraska: Grassroots Leaders in Training (poste...
- No volunteers yet in San Diego for self-deportati...
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- Unauthorized Immigrants Getting Railroad Justice i...
- No Human Being Is IllegalPeter Rachleff, July 26,...
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About the coalition
Mission
The Western Massachusetts Coalition for Immigrant and Workers’ Rights is a group of organizations and community members who advocate, educate, organize, and mobilize to protect the Human, Civil, and Constitutional Rights of all workers and residents in our communities.
Members
The WMCIWR counts over 80 individual members as well as the following member organizations
SAGE
Western MA Copwatch
Western MA Interfaith Coalition for Peace and Justice
International Language Institute of MA
Western MA AFSC
Western MA Jobs With Justice
The Western Massachusetts Coalition for Immigrant and Workers’ Rights is a group of organizations and community members who advocate, educate, organize, and mobilize to protect the Human, Civil, and Constitutional Rights of all workers and residents in our communities.
Members
The WMCIWR counts over 80 individual members as well as the following member organizations
SAGE
Western MA Copwatch
Western MA Interfaith Coalition for Peace and Justice
International Language Institute of MA
Western MA AFSC
Western MA Jobs With Justice
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