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Toward a Common Future: Latino Teens and Adults Speak Out
(2009-05-19)
This survey was conducted to enhance the growing body of research on the beliefs and attitudes of Latinos regarding teen relationships, sexual activity, and related issues.
Keeping the Dream Alive: Resource Guide for Undocumented Students
(2009-10-28)
This handbook is designed for school counselors, student advocates, and secondary students, in particular those who are undocumented. Although the legislative information provided varies by state, the generic academic, ...
Fractures in the Foundation: Chapter 2
(2009-08-31)
Chapter 2: Bedrock of the Economy, Bottom of the Labor Market. Broadly speaking, Latinos have the highest labor force participation rate of any racial or ethnic group, which means they are more likely to be employed or ...
Fractures in the Foundation: The Latino Worker’s Experience in an Era of Declining Job Quality
(2009-09-01)
Based on an in-depth analysis of death on the job, wages, and employer-based benefits, this report exposes the severe erosion of job quality in America. NCLR calls on Congress and the U.S. Department of Labor to restore ...
Fractures in the Foundation: Chapter 4
(2009-08-31)
Chapter 4: The Erosion of Job Quality: An Historic Perspective. Disparities in wages, benefits, and working conditions are even more pronounced for Hispanic immigrants, who make up 53.8% of the Latino workforce.
Fractures in the Foundation: Chapter 6
(2009-08-31)
Chapter 6: Rebuilding Job Quality for Latinos and All Workers. As this report has shown, the Latino workforce as a whole faces immense disparities in job quality compared to their peers. Indeed, much consideration and ...
Fractures in the Foundation: Chapter 5
(2009-08-31)
Chapter 5: Major Issues Affecting Job Quality for Latinos. This chapter explores the major issues that help explain the quality disparity Latinos face on the job.
Fractures in the Foundation: Chapter 3
(2009-08-31)
Chapter 3: Troubling Indicators of Job Quality. Although individual workers may value one aspect of their job over another, policymakers have generally prioritized wages, benefits, and working conditions as the core ...
Untangling the Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act: Consequences for Children and Families
(2009-10-21)
This collaboration between NCLR and the Urban Institute details a recent piece of anti-immigrant legislation passed in Oklahoma and provides an in-depth look at its implementation and impact on Latino children and families. ...
A Homecoming Journey: The Reenrollment Experience of Latino High School Dropouts
(2009-10-21)
The Latino community is the fastest-growing population in American society. In fact, 25% of children younger than five are of Latino descent. Yet despite their numeric significance, Latinos continue to be overrepresented ...









