OneAmerica held a successful Member Assembly on September 7th with over 200 immigrants, refugees, parents, and youth in attendance in downtown Seattle! A multiracial, multilingual base came together from all parts of Washington to share their stories, meet OneAmerica Votes endorsed candidates, and launch the field program for the 2024 general election.
Member-leaders shared why childcare for all, unemployment insurance for undocumented workers, and a tax code that allows Washtington State to fully fund vital programs are important to them.
“Mothers shouldn’t have to choose between taking care of our children or having the ability to work or grow our skills in school. We should all be able to access and afford childcare, no matter where we come from. Our state has to fund childcare programs to make sure mothers like me can truly thrive,” said Madina, a OneAmerica leader and immigrant from Afghanistan.
At the event, OneAmerica Votes-endorsed candidates, including the Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives, committed to supporting and advancing OneAmerica’s legislative priorities.
