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Garden State Immigration Policy Institute to Host Free Webinar
Wharton professor and author of "The Truth About Immigration" will present keynote speech on the impact of immigration on U.S.-born workers
The Garden State Immigration Policy Institute, a joint project of the New Jersey Business Immigration Coalition and the New Jersey Business and Industry Association, is hosting a free webinar, “The Impact of Immigration on U.S.-Born Workers.” It will take place on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm ET.
This webinar features a presentation by award-winning Professor Zeke Hernandez of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, author of the recently published book, “The Truth About Immigration.” Dr. Hernandez’s presentation will be followed by a panel discussion, featuring representatives from New Jersey companies and unions, who will discuss the extent of their reliance on immigrant workers.
The webinar panel discussion features a distinguished group of industry representatives and labor specialists, including:
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· Megan Chambers, President, NJ State Council, SEIU
· Ramya Devan, Prof. of Economics, Stockton University
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· Marilou Halvorsen, Vice-President, American Hotel & Lodging Association
· Lori Jenssen, Exec. Director, NJ Nursery & Landscape Association
· Michele Siekerka, President & CEO, NJ Business & Industry Association
They will discuss key questions facing Washington policymakers on the impact of immigration on U.S.-born workers such as under what circumstances does immigration strengthen the overall economy, including job prospects and earnings? And when might immigration harm the interests of U.S.-born workers?
“This program will offer valuable insights into labor conditions in New Jersey and the role immigrant workers will play in our state’s future economy,” explains Dr. Nicholas Montalto, Coordinator of the NJ Business Immigration Coalition. “The webinar will provide local context to economic and immigration issues in New Jersey with its significant immigrant workforce. Our speakers will contribute to a more informed conversation about immigration’s role in shaping the labor landscape both at state and national levels.”
This event is free and open to the general public. Register here.
