March 10th will be the third anniversary of the largest mobilization for immigrants rights in the United Sates. Aware of the importance of this day and the need to continue organizing strategies to develop united action, until this country recognizes our contributions and rights, we would like to invite everyone to the Midwest Convention in Defense of Immigrants in Chicago that will take place on March 8 and 9. For more information please call Martin Unzueta at 773-653-3664.

CONFERENCE IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SATURDAY, March 8:

9:00-10:00

Registration/Coffee in Casa Michoacán 1638 S. Blue Island

10:00-4:00

Training the community leaders (previous registration required)
Casa Michoacán
1638 S. Blue Island

Training for union/labor activists (previous registration required)
Casa Michoacán
1638 S. Blue Island

10:00-12:00

1) History and Formation of the Immigrant Rights Movement in the US and the Fight for Legalization
Radioarte
1401 W. 18th St.

2) Elections and Immigrant Rights
Biblioteca Rudy Lozano
1805 S. Loomis

3) Immigrant Rights and the Fight against Racism
Radioarte
1401 W. 18th St.

4) NAFTA, Trade and Immigration
Corazones de Caracol
Yolot-Atecocolli
2005 S. Blue Island

12:00-1:00

LUNCH in Corazones de Caracol – Yolot-Atecocolli
2005 S. Blue Island

1:00-3:00

5) Fighting Anti-Immigrant Laws
Radioarte
1401 W. 18th St.

6) Youth Involvement in Leading Immigrant Rights Struggles
Radioarte
1401 W. 18th St.

7) Impact of the war on the fight for immigrant rights
Corazones de Caracol
Yolot-Atecocolli
2005 S. Blue Island

8) Organizing D.C. Lobby Day
Biblioteca Rudy Lozano
1805 S. Loomis

3:30-5:30

PLENARY SESSION - What did we achieve with the mass marches? Fighting no-match letters, raids and deportations
Corazones de Caracol
Yolot-Atecocolli
2005 S. Blue Island

5:30-7:30

Cultural Event: International Working Women’s Day – Recognizing Immigrant Women
Yolot-Atecocolli
2005 S. Blue Island