Posted Tue, 02/14/2012 - 6:13am
Join the Campaign for Immigrant Rights & Agricultural Justice!
Dear friends of Migrant Justice (formerly VTMFSP),
We are excited to announce our new campaign for Immigrant Rights and Agricultural Justice!We kicked off the campaign on Friday night with a great fundraiser and benefit concert drawing over 200 people! Thanks to all of you who came to support us!
Posted Mon, 01/23/2012 - 6:32pm
by Bill Jungels
It’s the Friday before Christmas. As I approach the Gatehouse of the immigrant detention center in Batavia I am a little anxious about what lies ahead, but also amazed that what I thought was impossible last night is unfolding now.
Posted Mon, 12/19/2011 - 6:13pm
Posted Mon, 12/12/2011 - 4:10pm
Saturday, December 10- Burlington, VT-- After being arrested and detained just 3 months ago Danilo Lopez was recognized for his work standing up for the human rights of Vermont's migrant workers at a big Human Rights Conference on Saturday. Upon receiving the award Lopez told the packed house of at least 300 Vermonters, who gave him a rowdy standing ovation, "Thanks to all the support and solidarity we are creating important human rights changes for all.
Posted Thu, 12/01/2011 - 5:21pm
VT Farmworkers Welcome Decision As Another Step Forward for Community
****************************For Immediate Release******************************
Natalia Fajardo, VT Migrant Farmworker Solidarity Project, 802.497.7027/802-658-6770
Brendan O'Neill, VT Migrant Farmworker Solidarity Project, 802.825.1609/802-658-6770
Posted Mon, 11/07/2011 - 11:30am
Dear friends of the Vermont Migrant Farmworker Solidarity Project,
Below you will find:
1) We are making a difference! VTMFSP Farmworker Organizing and Solidarity Campaign Produces New and Improved State Police Bias-Free-Policy!
2) Take Action: Thank the Shumlin Administration for Listening to Farm Workers and Vermonters; and keep up the Letters to the Editor
3) Help us Keep this important work going! Pleae join us as a monthly sustainer or one time donor!
Posted Fri, 11/04/2011 - 5:13pm
Farm Workers Welcome New Policy as Step in the Right Direction
Posted Sat, 10/15/2011 - 6:22am
VT Farm Workers Met With Governor on Friday Seeking to Improve Bias-Free-Policing Policies and Stop Vermont Police From Acting as Immigration Agents
Posted Thu, 10/13/2011 - 3:07pm
Dear friends of the Vermont Migrant Farmworker Solidarity Project,
We write to you at a critical moment for social change and economic justice and ask you to take 3 important actions below.
While on the one hand we are moved and inspired by the growing energy in this country and around the world to say NO to political and economic systems made for, by, and of the 1% super-elite Wall Streeters, we are also sobered by the reality facing our immigrant communities throughout the country and right here in Vermont.