Social Security No Match letters
Voces de la Frontera was a national leader in the campaign against a Bush-era crackdown on workers using Social Security 'No Match' letters. Announced in 2007, the 'No Match' rule was caught up in legal challenges and finally abandoned November 2009.
This section charts the success of the campaign against the 'No Match' rule.
That victory is tempered by the continuing threat of E-Verify, which has many similarities.
CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS
October 2007 - 2,500 marchers deliver a giant 'No Match' letter to the Downtown Milwaukee Social Security office.
September 2007 - Up to 10,000 say 'No' to 'No Match' rule at Milwaukee rally
July 2007 - Assisted by Voces de la Frontera workers at Ashley Furniture in Arcadia win a SS No Match victory, providing a strong example of what can be achieved by the unity of working people.
A Labour court ruling in October 2008 handed a further victory to Ashley workers.
Myths & Facts
Myth: Weak border enforcement has led to high undocumented immigration
Fact: The Border Patrol's budget has increased tenfold since 1986, but border crossings have continued despite the risks. This is because of the effects of U.S. trade policies south of the border and a lack of legal avenues for immigrants to enter the U.S.,
compared to the number of jobs available.
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