Living Wage

Immigration

I-9 Verification, riddled with errors, continues to hurt American workers

Written by Carlos Rich

In 2005, the US initiated the I-9 verification program for employers. The I-9 Form is used by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to verify an employee’s identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. Mandatory verification is not good … Continued

Don’t Bash Immigrants With Your Mouth Full

Written by Rev. David L. Ostendorf

There is no one in this country who eats unless immigrant workers provide the food. From the ground to the grocer, low-wage immigrants, refugees, and other workers of color are the very backbone of the nation’s food system. There is … Continued