La Unión Del Pueblo Entero

RGV Equal Voice Network Partner Groups and State-wide Alliance Ready to Shape Bill as it Advances Through Legislative Process

San Juan, TX – The long awaited immigration reform bill promised by the “Gang of Eight” was unveiled Wednesday April 17th to the applause of immigrant advocates in the Rio Grande Valley, including La Union del Pueblo Entero, ARISE, Movimiento del Valle, the ACLU of Brownsville and other members of the Equal Voice Network.

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LUPE is a community-based union that organizes for dignity and human rights in the colonias of Hidalgo County. We focus on improved housing and living conditions, health care, immigrant rights and building the political power of colonia residents. LUPE has made steady progress building grassroots power from the base of a common voice through community organizing and providing social services. Learn more.

With 1000 people marching and rallying for immigration reform, Saturday’s 10th Annual Cesar Chavez March sent a strong message that the time is now for action on immigration reform! Click here for details and pictures from the energetic march! Read the rest of this entry »

Today, over 1,200 colonias in the Valley lack public streetlights and residents live with the stark consequences. Click here to join your name to our campaign to get streetlights in every Valley colonia by 2023. Read the rest of this entry »

La Union del Pueblo Entero invites you to our 10th Annual Cesar Chavez March, April 6 at 10 am at the San Juan Municipal Park! Come hear the latest news on immigration reform and help us celebrate our tenth anniversary. Enjoy Mexican food, raffle gifts and more. Read the rest of this entry »

In his address tonight, we expect that the President will reiterate the importance of immigrants and immigration reform to this nation. We hope that he also addresses the importance of protecting the rights of communities along the border and keeping the families of New Americans together. Read the rest of this entry »