The Democrats’ Title 42 Dilemma

The Democrats’ Title 42 Dilemma

By America’s Voice The administration of President Joe Biden is facing a moral dilemma, and also a political one, when it comes to demands to eliminate the disastrous Title 42. The situation is relevant due to the very nature of this policy, established by Donald Trump who, in the name of COVID, kept migrants from […]

‘We are not Slaves!’: Haitian Garment Workers Strike for a Fair Wage

Buoyed by international union solidarity and hearkening to the revolutionary legacy of Jean-Jacque Dessalines, Haitian strikers facing state violence and lowball concessions remain undeterred.

‘We are not Slaves!’: Haitian Garment Workers Strike for a Fair Wage

By Frances Madeson, The Real News Unless you’re buck naked as you read this, chances are that you’re wearing at least one garment manufactured in the Haitian apparel factories of Port-au-Prince, Caracol, and Ouanaminthe. Those Hanes or Fruit-of-the-Loom briefs in your dresser drawer, the classic Levi’s denim jacket hanging in your closet, or that cheapo, […]

ICYMI: Leading Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to End Title 42

ICYMI: Leading Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to End Title 42

Haitian woman crosses the Rio Grande with her 3-year-old son, they crossed the border between Mexico and the United States to request political asylum. (Shutterstock) By America’s Voice Washington, DC – A joint statement from leading Senate Democrats calls on the Biden administration to end the use of Title 42. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) joined […]

Protections for Domestic Workers Under the New York City Human Rights Law

Protections for Domestic Workers Under the New York City Human Rights Law

The New York City Commission on Human Rights is a resource to help workers and employers understand their rights and obligations under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). This article provides information regarding new workplace protections. Starting March 12, 2022, the NYCHRL will protect domestic workers in New York City from discrimination, harassment, […]

How the Independent Redistricting Commission Failed New York Immigrants

How the Independent Redistricting Commission Failed New York Immigrants

Activists and DACA recipients gathered at Foley Square in New York City during the “We are Undeniable” rally to demand citizenship for all on August 17, 2021. (Shutterstock) By Linda Nwoke, Special to Journal On Thursday, the 3rd of February, New York State’s Governor, Kathy Hochul, signed off the controversial new maps for the State’s […]

USCIS to Offer Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles

USCIS to Offer Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on March 7, 2022 announced that it is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to consider deferred action and related employment authorization for noncitizens who have an approved Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification but who cannot apply to adjust status […]

Support Nail Salon Workers and the New York Healthy Nail Salons Coalition

Support Nail Salon Workers and the New York Healthy Nail Salons Coalition

Nail salon technicians experience harrowing conditions on the job: labor rights violations at their workplace, wage theft, health and safety concerns which have worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. With no proper ventilation and little personal protective equipment, nail salon workers are risking their lives to barely earn a minimum wage. Now, nail salon workers are […]