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Q&A - What Does the New Columbia County Immigration Measure Mean to Me?
1. Q: Is it true that there is now a new law in Columbia County about hiring workers who are not authorized to work in the U.S.?
A: No. A Columbia County measure, concerning employment of unauthorized “aliens,” apparently received a majority vote on November 4, 2008. However, it is not yet in effect.
The County believes [...]
Posted: November 14th, 2008 under News.
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Civic, Business Leaders Advise Businesses to Exercise Caution
The South Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Rainier Chamber of
Commerce, and State Representative Brad Witt are sending a message to the
Columbia County business community following the passage of Measure 5-190:
“Sit tight and take no immediate action.”
Posted: November 14th, 2008 under News.
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The Struggle Continues in Columbia County: Community Members Reflect on Significance of Anti-Immigrant Ballot Measure and Plan Next Steps
Scappoose, Oregon – Columbia County has been thrust into the public eye statewide after the passage of an anti-immigrant ballot measure last Tuesday.
Measure 5-190 intends to impose a $10,000 fine on any employer found to be hiring undocumented immigrants, and require county employers to register with the federal E-Verify program. On Election Day, [...]
Posted: November 14th, 2008 under News.
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Businesses and Community Members Disappointed by Passage of Measure 5-190 - Pleased with Defeat of 5-191
(Scappoose, OR) Local businesses and community members across Columbia County were disappointed to learn of the passage of Measure 5-190 today. The rejection of its partner measure, 5-191, was good news.
Posted: November 14th, 2008 under News.
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We need workable solutions — not more regulations
Dear neighbors,
It’s no secret that many of us are hurting – feeling the pain of rising fuel costs, soarining interest rates, falling home values, and threatening unemployment.The hardest part of economic insecurity is that we often face it in isolation. We feel alone with our problems, facing big, impersonal forces but it doesn’t need to [...]
Posted: July 16th, 2008 under News.
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Invitacion a una… BBQ
Invitacion a una… BBQ
Creo que lla has escuchado los rumores o alomejor visto alas personas tratando de llamar la atencion con los carteles enfrente de la oficina de correo hablando mal de los imigrantes ilegales. Haora esto es olgo serio estiempo de reunirse a platicar que es lo que podemos hacer. [...]
Posted: July 16th, 2008 under News.
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DECLINE TO SIGN
This country has laws to protect workers and to mandate employer fairness.
In Oregon we have the Bureau of Labor and Industry. We don’t need more laws at taxpayers’ expense. Let’s use the laws we have!
Posted: June 28th, 2008 under News.
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St. Helens Says No To Illegal Worker Free Zone Signs
The prospect of posting Illegal Worker Free Zone signs was briefly raised in St. Helens twice last week — and twice the Columbia County Commissioners and the St. Helens City Council shot it down. To read the entire article, see page 2 of the July 26, 2007 edition of El Hispanic News (PDF).
Posted: July 30th, 2007 under News.
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Eyes Wide Open
New Exhibit on Human and Economic Cost of the Iraq War to Oregon on Display July 26th – 29th in Columbia County
The “Eyes Wide Open” exhibit featured boots for Oregon soldiers killed in Iraq, a memorial to Iraqi casualties, and a display on the cost of war to Oregon.
Posted: July 29th, 2007 under News.
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Peace Rally and March
On Sunday, March 18 a Peace Rally took place in Portland at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Several of our “regulars” participated.
We held a special vigil on the 19th (yes Monday) from 5:30 to 6:30 at the Totem Pole in Scappoose. CCCHD signed up for an Iraq War Anniversary Vigil on a shared date with similar MoveOn [...]
Posted: March 19th, 2007 under News.
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