Migrant Justice Justicia Migrante

We are making history in VT! While other states scapegoat and criminalize immigrants, Vermont is moving to embrace our tireless migrant farmworkers as equal members of our community!

S-238 was introduced in the Vermont Senate to provide a path for a state issued ID for farm workers. Migrant Justice partnered with the Senate Agriculture Committee to make the bill extend driver’s licenses to VT residents who don't have access to Social Security Numbers.

Driver’s License Bill Passes Unanimously in Senate Agriculture Committee;Farmers, Farmworkers, Senators and Community Allies gear up for March 14th State House Day of Action

On Friday, March 2nd, after weeks of hard work by Migrant Justice and allies, the Vermont Senate Agriculture Committee unanimously voted on a bill that would make licenses accessible to everyone living and working in Vermont, regardless of whether they have access to a Social Security Number.

For Immediate Release Natalia Fajardo, Migrant Justice
February 29, 2012 natalia@migrantjustice.net; (802) 497-7027
www.migrantjustice.net

Vermont Farmers and Farmworkers join to say:

“Make VT State IDs and Drivers Licenses Available to
all people Living and Working in VT”

****For Immediate Release****
February 22, 2012
Contact: Brendan O'Neill, 802-825-1609, brendan@migrantjustice.net
www.migrantjustice.net

VT Farm Workers and Farmers Stand United for Immigrant Workers' Rights

Farm workers, dairy farmers, and VT Farm Bureau Testify for Equal Treatment for all those Living and Working in VT, Regardless of Immigration Status

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!

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.

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.

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

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!