Magen Tzedek: Consortium of Jewish Groups Respond to Plight of Immigrant Workers in Postville

Friday, June 27, 2008

Consortium of Jewish Groups Respond to Plight of Immigrant Workers in Postville

Very Important and Newsworthy Press Release

Endorses:

Assistance for workers in Postville
Comprehensive Immigration Reform
The Need for Hekhsher Tzedek

Click to read the entire consortium statement.

Posted by Yael at 5:19 PM

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