About Voces

Voces de la Frontera is a Wisconsin nonprofit that educates workers about their employment rights and organizes to protect and improve the quality of life for low-wage and immigrant workers. We promote grassroots leadership and community and workplace organizing as a strategy to achieve our goals. We operate workers' centers in Milwaukee and Racine.

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Press Releases

February 2, 2010 People of Faith Hold Vigil in front of Immigration Customs and Enforcement Detention Center

January 26, 2010 Coalition for Safe Roads Applauds Bipartisan Effort on Driver Cards


Main News

URGENT UPDATE ON DRIVER CARD: SUPPORT NEEDED

Representative Pedro Colón has introduced legislation to create a Driver Card that may be issued to a person who does not provide documentary proof of legal status but who is otherwise qualified for a Wisconsin driver's license. This proposed legislation, LRB-3677/1, uses the same language as the Driver Card provision that was passed by the Wisconsin State Assembly version of the Budget last spring.

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ACTION ALERT
Immigration Reform Bill - Call your Congressperson today!

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Today, Tuesday December 15th, Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) will introduce the “Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009” (CIR A.S.A.P.) in the House of Representatives. The bill is a sign of long awaited action to gain progress and momentum on real immigration reform. The legislation will protect workers, keep families together, and promote national security while ensuring that we stay true to our values as a nation of immigrants.

We Need Comprehensive Immigration Reform NOW!
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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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COMMENTARY

Voces de la Frontera Annual Meeting: a Call to Action
Around 230 people attended the annual meeting of Voces de la Frontera on Saturday, December 5th in South Division high school in Milwaukee. They came from Racine, Whitewater, Madison, Kenosha, Green Bay, Lake Geneva and other parts of the state to participate in an important dialogue on the future of the pro-immigrant rights movement.