For the past 10 months, UNITE-LA's Policy team has been building relationships with business leaders across California to elevate the voices of employers, highlight the contributions of immigrant workers and strengthen business community engagement in conversations about immigration policy.

As part of these ongoing efforts, UNITE-LA joined Small Business Majority, the Delano Chamber of Commerce and Assemblymember Bains, who represents the 35th Assembly District (AD 35), to convene a business roundtable focused on the economic and workforce impacts of immigration policy. The discussion brought together employers from various sectors, including agriculture, and community leaders to share firsthand perspectives on how these impacts are affecting businesses, workers and communities throughout the Central Valley.

Through this work, UNITE-LA is helping bridge the business and policy communities, ensuring employers' experiences and perspectives are part of broader conversations about solutions. We look forward to continuing to build these partnerships and advancing policy efforts that support businesses, workers and thriving communities.