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Will GOP-led Congress Debate Minimum Wage in Light of Demographic Changes?

NewsTaco December 9, 2014

*From the article: Latinos “are more likely than both whites and blacks to earn poverty-level wages. In 2011, 43.3 percent of Latinos were employed in jobs earning poverty level wages.” […]

Latino unemployment stays under 7 percent for third month in a row

NewsTaco December 5, 2014

‘Latinas don’t have DNA to be successful’ comment leads to resignations at CA University

NewsTaco November 17, 2014

Latino unemployment stays under 7 percent for second month in a row

NewsTaco November 7, 2014

*While this is good news, there are some takeaways to consider: the National unemployment rate is 5.8%; the median weekly earning for Latinos is $578; over the past six months, […]

Children Of Latino Immigrants Forge Paths In Agriculture

NewsTaco November 4, 2014

*I love these stories. They show the many ways Latinos are contributing, taking adversity and turning into a future for their families, all across the country. VL By Amy Mayer […]

Thousands of migrant workers make trek to Louisiana’s farms on temporary agricultural visas

NewsTaco November 3, 2014

*Temporary worker programs are already in place (have been in place for may years) in the agriculture industry. Yet, you don’t hear much about this in immigration discussions. VL By […]

Burrito Chain ‘Illegal Pete’s’ Urged To Change Name

NewsTaco October 24, 2014

*What’s surprising about this story, apart from the blatant use of the I-word, is that the AP describes the national anti I-word campaign as critics who “think using the word to […]