What do you think of this plan in Califorina ?
For or against and why ?
California news outlets reported last week that thousands of fruit-pickers, packers, truckers and other agricultural workers are facing months of unemployment because of the recent cold snap that damaged much of California's citrus crop. While estimates vary, The Mercury News reported that as many as 12,000 workers may be affected. It is unclear how many of these workers are undocumented.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger made a tour of weather-damaged farms last week and while visiting one Fresno-area citrus farm, pledged that the state would provide aid to ``not only help the farmers but also the workers, because they're also suffering.'' When asked if undocumented workers would get assistance, Schwarzenegger said, ``Absolutely. Everyone will get help.'' He added, ``We are not here collecting immigration statuses.''
2007-01-22
07:19:44
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Yakuza
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➔ Immigration
State officials later clarified that state assistance to workers would not necessarily include unemployment insurance benefits, because by law unemployment benefits can only be paid to those who show proof that they are eligible to work in the United States. Unemployment benefits can provide up to $450 a week for 26 weeks. However, California officials said the state Department of Social Services and other agencies will work with counties and non-profit groups to assist workers, regardless of their immigration status, by providing emergency food, shelter, job training and help with their utility bills. Food stamps also will be available to eligible families with children, including those of undocumented workers.
Officials said the full impact of the freeze won't be known for several weeks.
2007-01-22
07:21:11 ·
update #1
maria ...who said anything about color of skin? If you cant understand the post why did you try to answer it.
And in reality I have beautiful skin....But then again Im not insecure.
2007-01-22
08:26:38 ·
update #2