32BJ: PARENTS OF DREAMERS SHOULD STAY
PARENTS OF DREAMERS SHOULD STAY
The following statement on the Trump administration’s decision to roll back the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents, or DAPA, a program that would have deferred deportations for the undocumented parents of U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents who have been in the U.S. since before 2010, can be attributed to Kevin Brown, Vice President and NJ State Director of 32BJ SEIU, one of the largest unions representing immigrant workers in the country:
“Our hearts are today with the parents of the thousands of Dreamers who represent the best our country has to offer. We will continue fighting for all hardworking immigrants who came to this country seeking a better life for themselves and their families. Our country is at its best when we fight injustice and protect one another. As a union 163,000 strong – including tens of thousands of immigrant members from countries all over the world, we continue to be committed to use our collective power in the days and months ahead to fight for a better future for our families, prevent deportations, and protect immigrants. Now, more than ever, we must unite across racial, economic and other lines to fight back against hatred, racism and bigotry.”
With 165,000 members in eleven states and Washington, D.C., 32BJ SEIU is the largest property service workers union in the country.
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Contact: Desirée Taylor
