💪🏽Imagine... Inclusion That Strengthens Us All💪🏽
💡 Imagined Endstate:
A future where the contribution of every immigrant, regardless of status, is recognized, protected, and empowered. A nation where unauthorized residents are welcomed into economic and civic life, turning systemic exclusion into collective strength.
📚 Source:
Costa, D., Bivens, J., & Morrissey, M. (2025, April 15). FAQ: Unauthorized Immigrants and the Economy. Economic Policy Institute. Link
💥 What’s the Big Deal:
Every year millions of unauthorized immigrants pay into systems but cannot access essential protections, from SNAP and non‑emergency healthcare to wage law enforcement and workplace safety ⛔. They contribute billions in taxes ($100 billion across federal, state, and local levels) and Social Security (about $12 billion annually), funds they may never reclaim 📊.
These individuals are integral to the labor market. In 2023, they numbered between 11 to 13+ million people, making up around 27 % of immigrants and nearly 5 % of the U.S. workforce👷🏽. Yet they are routinely excluded from safety nets, increasing vulnerability and suppressing labor standards. A startling 37 % of unauthorized workers are victims of minimum wage theft, and nearly 85 % never received overtime compensation they earned.
This is more than a problem of policy; it's a societal rift. Arbitrary exclusion chips away at labor rights, wages, and unity, especially in island communities where labor networks and families are often interconnected across borders. Regularizing status would not only restore rights for millions but also raise wages, strengthen organizing, and bolster the well‑being of entire communities 🤝. In other words, inclusion isn’t just humane; it’s essential.
#ImmigrationJustice, #LaborEquity, #EPI, #InclusiveEconomy, #PacificSolidarity,#ImmigrationReform,#IMSPARK,
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