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Proyecto Indigena
The Indigenous Project provides outreach to indigenous community members who speak indigenous languages, such as Mixteco, Zapoteco, Triqui, Kanjobal, and languages from other communities in Mexico and Guatemala.
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Oregon Job Listings
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The Employment Department of the State of Oregon lists many jobs available in Oregon. Check here.
By: Oregon Employment Department
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Farm Labor Bulletin
(Separate Website)
What crops, when, and where (Oregon)
By: Oregon Employment Department
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Licensed Farm/Forest Labor Contractors (by company)
(Separate Website)
Oregon list of licensed contractors, by company.
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Licensed Oregon Farm/Forest Labor Contractors (by name)
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Oregon list of licensed contractors, by name.
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Blue Book of Legal Aid
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Important Names and Numbers for Farm Workers in Oregon
Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) Salem (503) 378-3292 Portland (503) 731- 4075 Medord (541) 776-6270 Commission on Hispanic Affairs 1-800-843-8086 Gabriel Silva (503) 947-7007
Consumer Complaint Hotline 1-877-877-9392
Oregon Attorney General
Lawyer Referral Service 1-800- 452-7636
(Oregon State Bar)
Mexican Consulate (503) 274-1442
Migrant Head Start; OCDC (To find the nearest 1-800-311-5084
Migrant Head Start school)
Migrant Education Service Center 1-800-234-8848
Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) (503) 378-3274
Tomas Schwabe 1-800- 843-8086
Oregon Employment Department (# to find nearest 1-800-237-3710
OED office) Mary Lewis, farmworker monitor extensión #71220
Advocate
Oregon Poison Center 1-800-452-7165
Oregon Safenet 1-800-723-3638
Information about Public Benefits
Worker?s Compensation Division
Diana Salvo (Ombudsperson) 1-800-927-1271
Mary Lou García 1-800-843-8086
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Migrant Head Start
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OCDC's Migrant Head Start program offers high quality comprehensive early childhood development programs. The Coalition also provides health and social support services for children from birth to school-entry age.
By: Oregon Child Development Coalition
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El Noticiero Legal (in English) Helpful information for Farm Workers
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Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI)
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State Bureau of Labor and Industries website information for the worker.
By: Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI)
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Opening Bank Accounts and Cashing Checks
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How to save money and avoid theft.
By: National Consumer Law Center
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Legal Aid Offices in Oregon
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Find the legal services provider for your county.
By: Legal Services
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Need a Lawyer in Oregon?
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You can contact the Oregon State Bar's Lawyer Referral Service for help in finding a lawyer in your area.
By: Oregon State Bar - Lawyer Referral Service
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El Noticiero Legal 2005 El Noticiero Legal 2005 pdf file
By: Farmworker Program - Legal Aid Services of Oregon
The Oregon Employment Department
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The Employment Department has useful information about jobs, childcare, and job fairs.
By: Oregon Employment Department
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The Right to a Written Disclosure
Employers must give farmworkers certain information about the job before you start working. Find out more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Did You File a Tax Return Last Year?
Most people who earn income in the United States have to file federal tax forms by April 15 of each year. If you earned income in the U.S. last year and did not file a tax form, you can file one, deadline has passed. Read more here.
By: Legal Aid Services of Oregon
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Earned Income Tax Credit
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This federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families reduces the amount of federal taxes you owe and can result in a refund.
By: Internal Revenue Service
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El Noticiero Legal 2005 El Noticiero Legal 2005 pdf file
By: Farmworker Program - Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Emergency Medical Care for Non-Citizens (CAWEM)
The Citizen Alien Waived Emergent Medical (CAWEM) program provides coverage for medical emergencies (life threatening) and the birth of a child if you are low income, but not a US citizen. Call 1-800-359-9517 to apply.
By: Oregon Law Center
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