It's time for action, not just words on immigration reform

Immigration reform is in the news. In President Bush’s Tuesday night State of the Union Address he said, "America's immigration system is also outdated -- unsuited to the needs of our economy and to the values of our country. We should not be content with laws that punish hardworking people who want only to provide for their families, and deny businesses willing workers?”

Those are pretty words, but it’s time for more than words...we’ve had words for years. It’s time for action.

Farm workers' daily labor feeds this nation--doing the hardest, most difficult jobs that others won't do. They often live in fear because many employers use the threat of deportation to ensure their silence.

AgJOBS is a bipartisan earned legalization program that was negotiated by the United Farm Workers and the agricultural industry. AgJOBS is a responsible solution. It is a compromise that was painstakingly worked out. It is critically important because it would provide America with a stable farm labor force and help ensure that farm workers are treated fairly.

Pres. Candidates Sens. McCain, Clinton and Obama all support the speedy passage of agjobs. They and many other politicians agree the status quo is not acceptable. It’s time to end this cycle of oppression.

Help farm workers come out of the shadows, earn the right to apply for legal status, and continue to work in agriculture. Send your e-mail today to the White House, Senate Leader Reid, Speaker Pelosi and your Senators and ask them to do everything in their power to pass AgJOBS this year.