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Thank you for your hard work Assemblyman David Alvarez and biggest thank you to our student leaders.

Alvarez Advances Bill to Open Employment Opportunities to Undocumented Students on College Campuses Assemblymember David Alvarez advances Assembly Bill 2586, the Opportunity for All Act, to provide equal access to campus employment opportunities for all stu...

Breaking: , the Act, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee and now heads to the Senate Education Committee. We are one step closer to ensuring that all students, regardless of immigration status, have equal access to job opportunities at all of California’s public colleges and universities. Thank you to everyone who made this possible! David Alvarez UCLA Labor Center

Today, students, supporters, lawmakers, legal experts rallied to urge CA Senators to pass . AB 2586 would provide undocumented students equal access to job opportunities at all of California’s public colleges and universities. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/DXuFJ-5RF-4?si=LCiPYINaQozpYkne

Thank you David Alvarez and UCLA Labor Center. The biggest thanks to the students; this bill would not be where it is without you all propelling it forward.

Thank you for showing up to support:
Immigrants Rising, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, and Central American Resource Center (CARECEN-LA).

🌟 Join us on Zoom! 🌟 Excited to gather with UCLA Labor Center and the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance Los Angeles Chapter in support of Assembly Bill 2586: The Opportunity For All Act. Let's unite with Undocumented API students, alums, activists, and allies for a meaningful discussion and action. See you there! RSVP here: Bit.ly/O4A-UAPI24

The Opportunity for All Coalition Responds to Biden Administration Announcement on Expanding Protections for Undocumented Immigrants 👇

Today, on June 18, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a suite of affirmative relief policies that will provide protections to undocumented immigrants in the U.S. These policies include allowing individuals, including DACA recipients and other Dreamers, who have earned a degree at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education in the United States, and who have received an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a field related to their degree, to more quickly receive work visas. The policies also include a new process that will help certain noncitizen spouses and children apply for lawful permanent residence – a status that they are already eligible for – without leaving the country.

The Opportunity for All coalition released the following statements in relation to the policy:

“We are encouraged to see this promising announcement from President Biden indicating that his administration understands the value of removing hiring restrictions for undocumented immigrants in the U.S. so they can continue to be active, contributing members of their communities,” said Ju Hong, Director of the UCLA Dream Resource Center. “We don't yet know what this announcement looks like in practice nor what the full scope of it will be, but we do know that everyone who calls this country home should have the tools they need to provide for themselves and their loved ones — and that means they must be able to access employment opportunities. We are all financially stronger and more resilient when everyone in our community can contribute and participate fully.”

“This does not change our current advocacy in the California state legislature to remove hiring restrictions on college campuses. Today, students are still being unjustly excluded from campus opportunities, and that needs to change now. We will continue our fight in California to ensure that all students — regardless of immigration status — have the right to pursue their educational and career dreams,” said Jeffry Umaña Muñoz, organizer with the Undocumented Student-Led Network.

The Act, AB 2586, will be heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 25th. Submit a letter of support today to ensure all students, regardless of immigration status, are supported in pursuing their educational and career dreams. Swipe to the last slide for ways you can support O4A. Undocumented Student Program at UCLA David Alvarez UCLA Labor Center

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🎤TUNE IN: DACA turns 12! Join the NYIC and partners allies with the latest updates for DACA recipients and DREAMers. 🦋

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Statement on the passing of labor and civil rights champion Rev. James Lawson Jr. The UCLA Labor Center is very sad to announce the passing of Rev. James Lawson Jr., 95, one of the civil rights movement’s most prominent leaders, a lifelong advocate of the philosophy of nonviolence…

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Breaking barriers! 🎓✊ Javier Diego Jacinto, who is now in pursuit of his PhD, urges legislators to pass AB2586 so undocumented students without DACA in California can work on college campuses.

Although Javier is undocumented, being a DACA recipient gives him work authorization. However, tens of thousands of his undocumented peers enrolled in higher education in California do not have access to DACA. Knowing the importance of work authorization, he is advocating for AB 2586 so his
peers aren’t left behind. Alvarez Student Program at UCLA

Read more here:

State Assembly bill would allow undocumented students to work at colleges Assemblyman David Alvarez, who represents Chula Vista, believes undocumented students should have the right to work on campus.

DACA is no longer a viable option for many undocumented students, limiting their opportunities to pursue their dreams. The Act (AB 2586) in California is paving the way for change. If passed, AB 2586, will remove barriers to job opportunities for undocumented students at California public colleges & universities. This will set a precedent for the rest of the nation! David Alvarez Undocumented Student Program at UCLA Dream Action NIU

NIU undocumented student says work permit key to pursue career as special education teacher NIU students call for allowing undocumented students to apply for campus jobs, among a list of demands to improve the support provided to students regardless of their immigration status.

O4A Update:

- In January, UC President Drake deferred the O4A campaign, which aimed to provide equal access to work and educational opportunities for all UC students, regardless of immigration status.

- In February, Assemblymember David Alvarez introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 2586, the Opportunity for All Act. If passed, this bill will provide equal access to job opportunities for all students at California’s public colleges and universities, regardless of their immigration status.

- In April, AB 2586 was approved by the CA Assembly Higher Education Committee and has now moved to the CA Assembly Appropriations Committee for further review.

Swipe for more information and learn how you can support the bill's passage through the Appropriations Committee. Go here for the letter of support template: http://bit.ly/supportO4A. Email your letter to [email protected]

David Alvarez Senator Lena A. Gonzalez Assemblymember Juan CarrilloAssemblymember Avelino ValenciaAssemblymember Stephanie Nguyen Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco Sharon Quirk-Silva Assemblywoman Blanca E. Rubio

The UCLA Dream Resource Center condemns UCLA’s inaction during the attack on students at the Palestine Solidarity Encampment. We call on the administration to protect students exercising their rights. We stand with our students.

Join Kent Wong, educators, and union members in championing the campaign. All students, regardless of immigration status, should have equal access to employment opportunities!

UCLA Labor Center Undocumented Student Program at UCLA Kent Wong CFT - A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals University Council-American Federation of Teachers

Undocumented students should be allowed to work By Kent Wong

May Day is happening tomorrow 5/1. Show your support!

🥁The LA May Day march is right around the corner! 🥁Let’s keep spreading the word so immigrants & workers show up STRONG in the streets of Hollywood on 5/1!

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Excited to announce that is a top legislative priority for the California Latino Caucus! Together, let's pave the way for a more inclusive and prosperous future.🌟✊ David Alvarez UCLA Labor Center Undocumented Student Program at UCLA The Sacramento Bee

Read more about how the Opportunity for All Act (AB 2586) is paving the way for inclusivity & equality for undocumented students at California’s public universities & colleges. Join the movement for today!

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Opportunity for All advances in state legislature with new bill - Daily Bruin This post was updated April 10 at 10:01 p.m. A new bill passed through the state assembly committee Tuesday could allow for the establishment of on-campus job opportunities for students without legal immigrant status in the UC.

Undocumented students and allies from universities and colleges across California are at the State Capitol advocating for the passage of the Act, a bill that would remove barriers to job opportunities for undocumented students at all of California’s public colleges & universities!