Senate Passes Comprehensive Immigration Reform

In the months and weeks leading up to the Senates final vote on Immigration reform, MCAA played an integral part in negotiations to protect contractors. In addition to our part in the negotiations we attended briefings at the White House with Secretary of Commerce Gutierrez as well as Barry Jackson who is a Senior advisor to the President. In the final days leading up to the vote, MCAA was key in negotiations taking place with Senators Obama and other like minded Senators. MCAA's full capacity was put to the test in the final days and our key relationship with members of the Labor community benefited all.

It is important to note that whatever your view on Immigration and your thoughts on what should be done with the 11 - 12 million illegal immigrants currently in the U.S., we were involved in this fight to protect you and your businesses. In both the House and Senate bill one of the key components is stricter enforcement in the workplace and punishment of employers. For that reason it is imperative that you working with MCAA make our voices heard.