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The Oregon Association of Nurseries has moved aggressively on behalf of the industry to address the critical need for a stable workforce. In order to keep our membership informed on this important issue, we've sifted through the latest news and events, and compiled a list of pertinent information:

POLICY UPDATES

April 1, 2008: Immigration Works Press Release: Immigration in the States – The Outlook for Business (PDF)
May 20, 2008: The New Battleground (PDF)
OAN received this update from Immigration Works; In the wake of Congress's failure to pass comprehensive immigration reform, state authorities have rushed to fill the vacuum.
March 26, 2008: The Other Shoe Has Dropped: DHS tries again to punish employers with controversial No-Match Rule
March 5, 2008: Updates on Wisconsin, Arizona, South Carolina and Indiana (PDF)
OAN received this update from Immigration Works; it reports on dramatic activities in four states due to onerous new state-level labor laws.
February 14, 2008: Driver's License Bill Sails Through Capitol
Article from Capital Press
November 29, 2007: Employer Beware: Immigration Update
October 12, 2007: Sigh of Relief: SSA No-Match Enforcement on Hold
October 10, 2007: Judge blocks immigrant crackdown
USA Today
August 10, 2007: Bush Administration Announces Series of Immigration Enforcement Initiatives

NEWS STORIES

July 22, 2008: Undocumented worker ruling could rattle Oregon's economy
Article from The Oregonian
July 18, 2008: Agriculture groups call for immigration reform
Article from Capital Press
July 9, 2008: Newly-Released Study Predicts Economic Pain for Oregon if Federal Immigration Regulations are Implemented
July 6, 2008: Employers Fight Tough Measures on Immigration
Article from New York Times
April 2, 2008: Immigration Issues End a Grower’s Season
Article from New York Times
March 28, 2008: Gettysburg panel: Congress has no interest in fixing immigration
Article from publicopiniononline.com
March 25, 2008: Okla. Immigration Bill Will Cost State 1.8 Billion
Article from Houston Chronicle
March 5, 2008: C.C.’s Dale Siems embarks on immigration reform crusade
Article from Charles City Press
February 15, 2008: Lack of Immigrant Reform Program Could Deepen Farm Labor Shortage Woes
Article from AgNews
February 12, 2008: Arizona Seeing Signs of Flight by Immigrants
Article from New York Times
February 6, 2008: Senate committee approves tougher rules for driver licenses
Article from Coos Bay World
February 6, 2008: State Panel Pushes More Stringent License Rules
Article from Statesman Journal
February 3, 2008: Illegal immigrants come to Texas from inside the U.S. as other states pass tough laws
Article from International Herald Tribune
January 25, 2008: Employers join debate Coalition adds a vital perspective on immigration
Editorial from The Register-Guard
January 9, 2008: Strict immigration law rattles Okla. businesses
Article from USA Today
October 9, 2007: Recap of interview with Tamar Jacoby, Manhattan Institute, on Lars Larson Show (Members only)
October 1, 2007: Firms Brace for Crackdown on Illegal Labor
September 16, 2007: Immigration awaits a workable solution
September 13, 2007: ANLA Joins Legal Challenge Against DHS “No-Match” Regulation
September 6, 2007: Federal Judge Temporarily Stops No-Match Letter Rule
NewsRegister.com
August 31, 2007: Farmers: 'No match' not fair; Law seeks to punish employers who hire illegal immigrants
August 27: Illegal immigrants' choice: work underground or leave
Article from the San Francisco Chronicle
August 19, 2007: Illegal Immigrants Aren't Filling Jails
Article from The Oregonian
August 13: Industry Troubled by Administration's Approach to Immigration...
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OAN ACTIVITIES

March 27, 2008: Nursery Industry Responds to Homeland Security No-Match Rule Proposal
January 23, 2008: Oregon employers launch immigrant-rights coalition
Article from The Register Guard
November 16, 2007: Farm workers union and Oregon nursery trade group jointly condemn governor's anti-immigration order
November 1, 2007: Transcript of John Aguirre interview on Lars Larson show (Members only)
October 25, 2007: Nursery industry leaders encourage Senate to relieve farm worker shortage
October 23, 2007: Lars Larson to Receive Farm Industry Immigration Challenge
October 9, 2007: Comprehensive list of OAN activities to-date (members only)
October 1, 2007: VIDEO Your Money Your Business: Nursery Worker Shortage - KGW News (Members only)
October 2007: OAN Executive Director John Aguirre writes on damaging effect of anti-immigrant misinformation over the airwaves (Digger, October 2007)
September 28, 2007: Labor fears force many nurseries to scale back
September 14, 2007: Nursery Industry Lauds National Association for Joining Homeland Security No-Match Lawsuit
September 12, 2007: Nursery Industry Responds to Homeland Security No-Match Lawsuit
August 31, 2007: Organizations From Across Oregon Call on Congress for Swift Passage of AgJOBS
August 28, 2007: VIDEO Interview with Tom Fessler on KOIN 6 News (Members only)
August 27, 2007: Letter from Essential Worker Immigration Coalition (EWIC) (PDF)
August 24, 2007: Enforcement-laden DHS rule causes concern among agricultural employers across the country
August 10, 2007: Nursery Association Responds to Dept. of Homeland Security Announcement of Greater Immigration Enforcement Measures