Forum to discuss agricultural labor and comprehensive immigration reform set for Oct 3rd

The Oregon Farm Worker Ministry will host a community forum to discuss Agricultural Labor and Comprehensive Immigration Reform on October 3rd from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Christ's Church (412 W. Clay Street) in Monmouth.

Speakers to include John Munson, Executive Director of Oregon Farm Worker Ministry (OFWM), Edith Polanco and Robin Wright from CAUSA, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Coalition and Jamie Arredondo of Farm Worker Housing Development Corporation (FHDC).

The free forum will include question and answer session.

For information, contact Ed Brandt at (503) 623-5153.

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Cesar Chavez Day Gathering in Salem

Fifth Biennial
CÉSAR E. CHÁVEZ DAY GATHERING
at the Oregon State Capitol

You are cordially invited to participate in this Oregon tradition.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
12:00 - 1:00 P.M.
House Majority Caucus Room
Oregon State Capitol Building, Second Floor

Sponsored by: Pineros y Campesinos Unidos del Noroeste (PCUN),
Oregon Farm Worker Ministry, CAUSA, Voz Hispana Causa Chavista.

Celebrate the life of César Chávez on March 31st, the 82nd anniversary of his birth, and honor the farm workers whose struggle for labor justice César so honorably led. The Governor's Proclamation of Farm Worker Awareness Week, March 29th to April 4th, recognizes the men and women who work under difficult conditions to provide the food that we daily have on our tables.

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OFWM to Host Conversation about Farm Worker Issues on Saturday

Community Conversation about Farm Worker Issues

Date: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008
Time: 11:30am to 2:oopm
Location: First Christian Church, Eugene

A light lunch will be included. To RSVP, please call Oregon Farm Worker Ministry at 503 805 2343 or e- mail at OFWM at earthlink.net. RSVP is not necessary but preferable.

Six key regions comprise Oregon’s profitable agribusiness. You are invited to come learn and share about urgent challenges faced by our migrant, seasonal, and year round farm workers, as they undergird our food security systems, sustainable agriculture, farmer markets, and retailers who benefit from the bounty like restaurants, wineries, nurseries, and organic supermarkets, among many, many others.

Key issues: Worker rights to organize, impact of anti-immigrant vitriol, Oregon drivers’ license restrictions, and pending federal legislation.

Creative Solutions: Strategic accompaniment for farm workers and collaborations among community organizations, social justice advocates, faith groups and churches...and YOU!

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