BEAVERTON'S HUMAN RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMISSION HOSTS DISCUSSION ABOUT DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE
Posted: August 22nd, 2011 10:00 AM
The City of Beaverton's Human Rights Advisory Commission (HRAC) will explore issues that immigrants face in the workplace on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaverton City Library (12375 SW 5th Street). Eliana Manchuca, of Portland Jobs for Justice, will discuss local efforts to strengthen connections between immigrants' rights and workers' rights.
Portland Jobs for Justice is a 20-year-old coalition of 85 unions and community groups that work together to campaign for workers' rights.
"Sadly, immigrants can be subjected to discrimination throughout their daily lives," said Commission Chair Rob Solomon. "Jobs for Justice works diligently to protect the rights of all members of the working class. We're very fortunate that Ms. Manchuca is willing to share her thoughts and experiences on these vital issues. I'm looking forward to learning more about the work they're doing to help address these concerns."
Beaverton continues to be one of the most diverse cities in Oregon. The City's Hispanic or Latino population has increased 73 percent over the past decade, while the Asian population, particularly in the Northwest neighborhood, has exceeded 31 percent. In addition, the City's African-American population has grown by nearly 80 percent.
"It's important to remind the public-through discussions like this one-that our diversity is one of our greatest strengths," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "By valuing everyone in our community, we build upon our reputation as being a welcoming and vibrant city. Embracing our differences is imperative to our overall success."
The Beaverton Human Rights Advisory Commission meets at the Beaverton City Library on the first Wednesday of each month. Meetings start at 6:30 p.m. and the public is welcome to attend.
For more information about HRAC, please contact Rob Solomon at (503) 644-9696.
ABOUT THE HUMAN RIGHTS ADVISORY COMMISSION
HRAC's mission is to safeguard the rights of all citizens and promote mutual understanding. The Commission helps citizens and government in the City of Beaverton to achieve the goal of embracing and celebrating diversity, eliminating bigotry and enhancing a sense of community. The Commission continues to be involved in a number of programs that promote basic human rights in the community. The two largest of these are the annual Human Rights Award and Creative Expression Contest.
ABOUT BEAVERTON
Beaverton enjoys one of the most diverse populations among Oregon cities. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton has been named one of the safest cities in the Pacific Northwest for three consecutive years, as one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities. Most recently, the Beaverton Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year-Best Planning Project by the International
Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. For more information, please visit www.beavertonoregon.gov.
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