Immigrant rights group calls for boycott
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Dunkin Donuts, Applebee's accused of discrimination
By Evelyn Holmes
September 30, 2006 - A local group fighting for immigrant rights is calling for a boycott of two nationally known companies. Dunkin Donuts and Applebee's are accused of discriminating against immigrant workers whose names don't match their social security numbers.
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"The social security administration says it plans to send out 8 million no match letters," said Martino Unzuerta, Chicago Workers Collaborative.
2006-10-02 05:32:44 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
The initial purpose of the social security administration's 'no match' letter was to credit workers unclaimed social security earnings. The agency routinely sends out 'no match' letters to a company when employees' names and social security numbers don't match possibly because of a spelling error, omission of information or a unreported name change. But immigration activists say some employers are now aggressively using the letters to fire immigrant workers.
"The Bush administration wants to give the appearance that they are cracking down on undocumented immigration and workers are an easy escape goat," said James Thindwa, Chicago Jobs with Justice.
Groups accuse several companies of the practice using 'no match' letters to immigrant workers who don't have valid social security numbers. They want the public to boycott businesses, including Applebee's and Dunkin Donuts. Neither company could be reached for comment.
2006-10-02 05:33:24 · update #1
Some immigration rights groups at Federal Plaza say it is no mistake there has been an increase in effort to curtail immigration reform. They have planned a day of fasting in protest of the 'no match' letters, raids, and deportations.
"It looks to me like its racism," said Emma Lozano, Pueblo Sin Fronteras.
The National Alliance for Immigration Rights wants an immediate moratorium on all workplace raids and deportations. As does Elvira Arellano -- who still seeks refuge at a West Side church after being slated for deportation because she's undocumented. Her seven-year-old son, a U.S. citizen, will go to the nation's capital to try to save his mother.
"I want President Bush to stop the raid and the deportation of my mom so she can stay with me," said Saul Arellano, Elvira's son.
Those for strict control over America's borders say there has been some progress in their fight, but more must be done.
2006-10-02 05:33:53 · update #2
"We are gaining ground and that Americans are waking up to the problems that illegal immigration causes in our country," said Robert Klein Engler, Illinois Minuteman Project.
Saul will be accompanied by several immigration activists as well as by Congressman Luis Guitterez to Washington DC. The group plans to address the president on Tuesday.
2006-10-02 05:34:08 · update #3
That is GREAT news..... they are taking the correct action in support of America....
Illegal aliens are criminals.... false IDs and SSNs.... Americans, the legal ones, would be thrown in jail for using false ID and false SSNs.
It should be no different for ILLEGAL ALIENS, jail, then deportation.... ILLEGAL ALIENS have absolutely NO RIGHTS while in the USA illegally.... they are just criminals... and should be deported along with their children... NO AMNESTY, NO BIRTHRIGHT citizenship for children of illegal aliens.....
2006-10-02 05:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
I don't think a boycott of these two companies by illegals will make any difference in their profits. The Mexican illegals make their own doughnuts and I doubt many of them were ever fans of Applebee's anyway. They have my full support for following the law.
2006-10-02 05:49:32 · answer #2 · answered by DJ 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I absolutely support those following the LAW. I work in H.R. and I, too, will immediately pull an employee off the floor if there's a discrepancy with his/her SS. And they can't come back to work until they bring me documenation from SS that the discrepancy has been resolved.
That's what people who follow the law do - they make sure their workers are legal and eligible to work in the United States.
Bravo, Applebees & Dunkin Donuts!!
2006-10-02 05:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by Cathy L 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-15 10:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by pachter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I will be eating at Applebee's, there are no Dunkin' Donuts in my area. I will also contact friends and family to do the same
Thanks for letting us know that they are getting grief for trying to do their job (getting social security funds where they ought to go and then finding they have an entirely different problem).
2006-10-02 05:50:03 · answer #5 · answered by tantiemeg 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No illegals have an entitlement to submit flase documents pro illegals are not concern where the SS# come or who it belong to or how many lifes are destoryed by stealing SS# numbers. Illegals get a free pass it seems they have no responability of what actions they use to better their life why pro illegal say too bad to the Americas ruined by id thief.Get over it
2006-10-02 09:44:12 · answer #6 · answered by Zoe 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Guess we're having Applebee's for dinner and Dunkin Donuts for dessert tonight!!!
Jeesh, first they called people who don't approve of illegal immigration racists (and I know I'm not racist, I don't care what country you illegaly came here from) and now companies that have a bunch of employees with SS#'s that don't match are being called racist? Give me a break.
2006-10-02 05:43:05 · answer #7 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Actually no. I wont boycot them, but I hope they at least pay any illegal immigrants that worked for them already!
2006-10-02 07:15:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I say good for them! I think they are right and every law abiding citizen will too. Following the law is to be applauded not boycotted.
2006-10-02 05:42:53 · answer #9 · answered by mnwomen 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
They need to bring in some immigrants that can cook, because the food is horrible at both (especially Applebee's). I will call them and tell them to hire more immigrants and put some Mexican food on the menu instead of a bunch of pre-bagged slop that they call food.
2006-10-02 05:35:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 4⤋