Commentary: Response to Sandy Shows Vital Role of Immigrants During Calamities
Immigrant workers stayed on the job during Hurricane Sandy. Many because they wanted to, some because they had to.
Immigrant workers stayed on the job during Hurricane Sandy. Many because they wanted to, some because they had to.
In NY, with a heavy concentration of Filipino nurses working in hospitals and nursing homes, 3 areas of concern weigh heavily: the recession, a shortage of visas, and a testing scandal.
Immigrants, both documented and undocumented, contribute to the American economy “in very close proportion to their share of the population,” in the 25 largest metro areas, says a new study.
By Maibe Gonzalez Fuentes, FI2W Contributor Hundreds of workers marched over the Brooklyn Bridge last Thursday calling on New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Mayor Michael Bloomberg to support a bill that requires local small businesses to provide…