In Our Own Words: Immigrants' Experiences in the Northwest

Author: 
Northwest Federation of Community Organizations
Year: 
2006
Publisher: 
Northwest Federation of Community Organizations
Publication Location: 
Seattle, WA
Description: 

Reports on immigrant experiences and ability to resettle in United States, based on in-depth interviews with 230 immigrants in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, representing 19 countries. Combination of data and extensive quotes portrays danger of border crossing, difficulty of obtaining legal status, workplace discrimination, and lack of access to services. Recommends states and federal government work together to create paths to citizenship, strengthen worker protections, broaden opportunities for immigrants to become part of community life, and protect immigrants from discrimination.

e-newsletter sign-up